Health Briefs for Nov. 20, 2013
Health Briefs for Nov. 20, 2013
[rewrite]The free program meets the second Wednesday of each month at the Ingalls Center for Outpatient Rehabilitation, 1551 Huntington Drive, Calumet City. Information: Janine Alfirevic, (708) 915-4726. Crohn's And Colitis Support: The Illinois Carol Fisher …[/rewrite]
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IL Expert: Antibiotic-Resistant Superbugs a Growing Threat
[rewrite]At least 23,000 Americans die each year from antibiotic-resistant infections, according to numbers from the Centers for Disease Control. The director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, LaMar Hasbrouck, said bacteria are becoming more and more …[/rewrite]
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Addiction Specialists Wary of New Painkiller
Addiction Specialists Wary of New Painkiller
[rewrite]Dr. Andrew J. Kolodny, the chief medical officer of Phoenix House, which runs drug and alcohol treatment centers in 10 states, said he believed that the American Society of Addiction Medicine should not take money from a company whose product would …[/rewrite]
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At Clinics, Tumultuous Lives and Turbulent Care
[rewrite]Since March, The New York Times has visited and tracked the patients of two of the largest buprenorphine programs in this region, where addiction rates are high, for-profit clinics have proliferated, doctors go in and out of business and the black …[/rewrite]
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Oxycontin Detox Patient Testimonial – Rapid Detox – Florida Detox – Drug Addiction Treatment
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Deerfield considers limit on drug and alcohol rehabs
[rewrite]Deerfield Beach is considering a law that would keep drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities out of most areas in the city, a move lawyers representing one rehab clinic say might violate the Americans With Disabilities Act and the Fair Housing Act …[/rewrite]
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Aztec Shelter to Transform
Aztec shelter to transform
[rewrite]He then plans to reopen it in 2014 as a comprehensive drug treatment program that would serve around 20 women, who would be able to live with their kids as they work toward recovery. Holmes does not have funding for the program yet. Meanwhile, Teresa …[/rewrite]
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One person's courageous story typifies United Way's successes
[rewrite]He realized he needed help – the first step in most lifestyle changes. Now, where to go? Willie went to the Salvation Army and went through their rehab program. When “graduation” time came, Willie did not leave. He knew he needed more time and more …[/rewrite]
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