Study Cites Military Hospitals Over Substance Abuse
Study cites military hospitals over substance abuse – A new study finds military doctors wrote nearly 3.8 million prescriptions for pain relievers in 2009 – more than four times the number written in 2001. Dr. Jon LaPook reports on the problem of military substance abuse that is reaching epidemic proportions.
Cissy Houston talks heart attack, drug use on 'Oprah's Next Chapter'
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Addressing her death Friday, Houston says the heart attack caused her death, not drug abuse. "She didn't have a lot," Houston told "Oprah's Next Chapter" when asked about drugs found in the late entertainer's system. "She had a heart attack. Obviously …
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Coast Guard disciplines 8 for drug abuse
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The investigation started in November after officials received a tip about illegal drug abuse by Coast Guard members on the island, he said. The eight receiving punishments are connected to the island's Sector Field Office, Aids to Navigation Team and …
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Poll violence blamed on drug abuse
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Nacada has said the recent party nomination violence was as a result of drug abuse. Speaking during the launch of Nairobi regional office at NHIF building, Nacada chairman, Frank Njenga said people under the influence of alcohol and or any other drugs …
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