health care

Crack Pipe Distribution Considered

Crack pipe distribution considered
Among other benefits, such a plan could help city and nonprofit staff connect people that aren't otherwise being reached with HIV and other health care services, according to a presentation by HPPC member Paul Harkin, who's HIV services programs …
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How Many Children Go on to Abuse Drugs?

Question by Smiley: How many children go on to abuse drugs?
I’ve been trying to find information on how many children go on to abuse drugs because of child abuse. Statistics will help a lot and websites!! Thankss! This subject interests me a lot!

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Obama's Tarnished Health Care Law at a Crossroads

Obama's tarnished health care law at a crossroads
1, and that is a good thing for them," said Mark McClellan, who oversaw the rollout of Medicare's prescription drug benefit – a program that also had its share of issues. "But there are going … It would be particularly disruptive for… Continue reading

The Best Health News of 2013

The best health news of 2013
Up to 30 percent of the money spent on health care in the U.S. is wasted on tests and treatments that aren't needed or that don't work. That's why Consumer Reports—along with the ABIM Foundation, a group formed by the … The Centers for… Continue reading

War on Drugs Shifts: Health Care Law Expands Coverage for Substance Abuse

War on drugs shifts: Health care law expands coverage for substance abuse
Nationally, one in 10 people addicted to drugs or alcohol, or 20.7 million people, do not receive treatment, according to a report from the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse. America's current health care system does… Continue reading

What Is Your Opinion of a Homeopathic Doctor Treating Cancer?

Question by Roni Nicole: What is your opinion of a Homeopathic Doctor treating cancer?
Do you believe in Natural or Homeopathic treatments for serious illnesses such as Cancer? Do you believe in any “alternative” treatments for illnesses? Is conventional health care the ONLY way to treat our bodies?

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What Website Would Provide Downloadable Templates for an “Informed Consent to Treat” Document?

Question by iNsPiRiNgLiFe!: What website would provide downloadable templates for an “Informed Consent to Treat” document?
Basically, I am in school, in California, studying to be a Certified Alcohol And Drug Abuse Counselor (CADAAC) and am in need of inspiration to complete an assignment requiring me to compose an informed… Continue reading

Dana Milbank: Congress' Drag on the Economy

Dana Milbank: Congress' drag on the economy
After eight years at the Fed, Bernanke deserves more credit than any other person for saving us from another Great Depression. His arrival on the job — after housing prices already were declining — was providential: … Bernanke argued that Fed …
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How Does the US Compare to Other Countries in Stopping Drug Smuggling and Working on Drug Enforcement?

Question by NinjaBerrySharry: How does the US compare to other countries in stopping drug smuggling and working on drug enforcement?
I’m doing a research paper on the US government and drug abuse in America. I was just wondering if anyone knows if the U.S. has more problems with drug abuse… Continue reading

Mike ‘n’ Angelo’s Is Legal!!!

Mike ‘n’ Angelo’s is Legal!!! — Mike ‘n’ Angelo’s.


Loving father or violent bully? Dual portrait of south-side shooter emerges
Before Steven and Jennifer's divorce was final, he had scrapes with the law: He was charged with interference with official acts in August 1999 and disorderly conduct two months later,… Continue reading