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D.A.R.E. to Say 'No': Local Student Trying to Bring Program Back to Miami

D.A.R.E. to say 'No': Local student trying to bring program back to Miami

Filed under: Washington D.C. Drug Abuse

Meagan Sanders, a junior at Miami High School, is trying to bring the Drug Abuse Resistance Education program back to the… Continue reading

Novartis Launches Eye Drug Jetrea in UK

Novartis launches eye drug Jetrea in UK

Filed under: drug rehab treatment options

It is estimated that 250,000-300,000 patients in Europe suffer from this condition and currently the only available treatment in the EU is 'observation' or 'watchful waiting' until… Continue reading

Insurance Companies Pushed to Cover Addiction Treatment

Insurance companies pushed to cover addiction treatment

Filed under: drug abuse treatment plans

Laws in 43 states require commercial group health insurance plans to provide some level of treatment for alcohol or other drug addiction, according to Deb Beck, president… Continue reading

Does Natural Way to Break Free From Addiction for Good Really Work?

Question by Xiang Yu: Does natural way to break free from addiction for good really work?
I have had the urge to use drugs for past three years and I always feel upset. I have tried many ways to… Continue reading

DC Jail Guard Accused of Smuggling Drugs for Inmates

DC jail guard accused of smuggling drugs for inmates

Filed under: District of Columbia Drug Abuse

A police dog found marijuana in the locker of Jonathan Womble, a corrections officer at the D.C. Jail. (Photo: Thinkstock). A D.C. jail corrections… Continue reading

State House Reaf Firms Anti-Pot Law

State House reaf firms anti-pot law

Filed under: District of Columbia Drug Abuse

“For example, in California the average marijuana cardholder is a 32-year-old, white male with a history of substance abuse, but no history of life-threatening disease,” Fugueroa said.… Continue reading