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Obama's likely choice to be Homeland Security secretary is no stranger to Washington scandals
Associated Press WriterWASHINGTON (AP) _ President-elect Barack Obama's likely pick for Homeland Security secretary, Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano, is no stranger to headline-making Washington scandals and controversies. Napolitano was a U.S. attorney in Phoenix, appointed...Tags: Employment Opportunities, Corrupt Practices, John McCain, Phoenix (Maricopa, Arizona), National Government
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At anti-drug campaign launch, mom laments son's death
stacey.altherr@newsday.comCalling the nightmare of losing her son to heroin "a tragedy you don't wish on any parent," Linda Diorio, of Farmingdale, encouraged parents yesterday to watch for signs of drug abuse in their children and to reach out to services available to them....Tags: Nassau University Medical Center, Behavioral Conditions
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Addiction treatment specialist
Special to the TribuneDr. Martin "Marty" C. Doot worked locally and nationally to increase awareness among primary physicians that addiction needs to be dealt with openly. "He was always a leader in the education of medical students and residents, especially on primary care...Tags: Death and Dying, Christianity, Hospitals and Clinics, University of Illinois at Chicago, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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Farmiga's maternal outlook shaped by 'Striped Pajamas'
Sentinel Movie CriticVera Farmiga has never been a mother before, though she's played moms in the movies. She's expecting her first baby in January. As fate would have it, the star of Joshua, who first gained notice in The Departed, has perhaps her most acclaimed performance...Tags: Never Forever, Massacres, Roger Moore, Behavioral Conditions
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Obama talks oil addiction in first post-election TV interview
Autoblog.comFiled under: Trends, Government/Legal, LifestylePresident-Elect Barack Obama thinks we have an oil addiction and he wants to do something about it. That something is developing a plan for energy independence. While that might have seemed easier to discuss... -
Extended drug/alcohol treatment may be in order for teens, longtime addicts and professionals
Not everyone with a substance abuse disorder needs to commit to three months or more in an inpatient program, but certain groups of people do tend to require more care. Among those are teenagers, young adults, longtime addicts, high- functioning...Tags: People, Teen-agers, Betty Ford, Behavioral Conditions
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Drink too much? Don’t mix meds
The Virginia GazetteFor older folks who enjoy their evening cocktails while taking prescription medications: Beware. The combination could be creating a vulnerability to substance abuse rivaling that of teens. That’s the message of a panel discussion to be hosted...Tags: Adults, Health Treatments, People, Drunk Driving, Prescription Drugs
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A laptop addict carries burden in BlackBerry times
An article in the Tribune the other day told the story of one of Barack Obama's Chicago buddies, Eric Whitaker, who lugged his laptop to a party at the Democratic convention in Denver last summer. The piece quoted another Obama buddy, Marty Nesbitt, on...Tags: Barack Obama, Beyonce, Wine, Beer, and Spirits, Dining and Drinking, Google Inc.
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Methadone clinics are fine, but locations make no sense
Masten Park is in the heart of Buffalo's inner city, and when that area became inundated with heroin and associated problems, New York State established a big methadone maintenance facility there. While it was in operation, the Masten Park Rehabilitation...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Adam Smith, Lehigh County, Allentown, Drug Trafficking
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Hooked On Lip Balm? Now There's Lip Balm Anonymous
The Baltimore SunHe thought about it all the time. He had to have it. If he went too long without it, his need for a fix consumed him. This wasn't about drugs or alcohol or cigarettes. Not even checking his e-mail. Kevin C. was a lip balm addict. A sweaty, obsessed,...Tags: Medical Specialization, Beauty Products and Fragrances, Behavioral Conditions, Beauty Products, Facebook
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At addiction centers, longer treatment programs are proving key to ending the relapse-rehab cycle
By Shari Roan >>> We love quick, tidy solutions in this country. With health problems, in particular, we're impatient. Pills to ease each and every symptom? Great. Same-day surgery? Terrific. A scheduled cesarean section? Bring it on. ¶ But in the case of...Tags: Insurance, Private Health Care, Hospitals and Clinics, Teen-agers, Betty Ford
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Clearing out my foodie inbox
Dining@LargeJust going through my e-mail I see various items that might be of mild interest: .........Tags: Wine, Beer, and Spirits, Behavioral Conditions
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