Coal Ash Leaks Into Water Supply
Coal ash leaks into water supply
[rewrite]Environmental officials are investigating the spill in North Carolina, and treatment plants downstream are checking the water every four hours to make sure its safe. In the meantime , residents in Chesapeake, Norfolk and Virginia Beach will get their …[/rewrite]
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What a Great Gymnastics Movie Should Be
[rewrite]She is also one of few African-American gymnasts in a predominantly white sport, and has spoken publicly about the racism that she experienced at her gym in Virginia Beach; she was born with a metabolic disorder that threatened her life; and her mother …[/rewrite]
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The DVD Wrapup
The DVD Wrapup
[rewrite]Among the storylines that have been consistent throughout the 30-year fight is the one that describes the U.S. government's steadfast reluctance to acknowledge the immediacy of the problem. Because the FDA was hesitant to treat AIDS as an … When …[/rewrite]
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Gambling a Game of Danger and Odds
[rewrite]A game dating back centuries, the act and concept of gambling has always held a certain allure and had a compelling nature for many. A recreational activity … on the other side. Unfortunately, this is where many fall into addiction, in the pursuit of …[/rewrite]
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How Addiction Affects the Brain by Mel Pohl, MD, FASAM of Las Vegas Recovery Center
How Addiction Affects the Brain by Mel Pohl, MD, FASAM of Las Vegas Recovery Center — Mel Pohl, of Central Recovery Treatment’s renowned inpatient chronic pain and addiction treatment center, Las Vegas Recovery Center, gave a presentation on a…
Strip Scribbles: Penn vs. Florence Henderson; Criss Angel debuts 'Magic Jam …
[rewrite]Our colleagues at Vegas Inc honor 16 leading local ladies at its annual “Women to Watch” at Hyde Bellagio benefiting Cancer Treatment Centers of America. My friend Kate Zhong, who is director of clinical research and development at the Cleveland Clinic …[/rewrite]
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A Small West Virginia Town Rallies for Better Health
A Small West Virginia Town Rallies For Better Health
[rewrite]Darrin McCormick, mayor of Williamson in Mingo County, West Virginia, talks about new health initiatives to bring down high rates of disease and drug abuse (Photo by Ankita Rao/KHN). For years, Williamson Mayor Darrin McCormick watched his town, …[/rewrite]
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Drug Industry's 'Solution' to Meth Labs
[rewrite]Lambert also cites West Virginia's problem with the diversion of prescription pain medication as evidence that a prescription-only law wouldn't prevent the diversion of pseudoephedrine. "We have a prescription drug problem in West Virginia that far …[/rewrite]
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Carroll to Participate in Port Redesignation
Carroll to participate in port redesignation
[rewrite]Tomlinson said officials discussed the need for funding to curb the drug issue and to provide treatment centers for those who need help with addictions. "I know it's a concern here like everywhere else," he said. • The Fiscal Court agreed to apply for …[/rewrite]
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Simple Steps to Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease
[rewrite]No two people are alike and some treatment or risk-reduction strategies that work for one person may be inappropriate or even harmful to another person. So be sure to consult with your primary care practitioner. If stress is contributing to your risk …[/rewrite]
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Reaction to Bryant's State of the State Speech
Reaction to Bryant's State of the State speech
[rewrite]____. "My highlight was when he said he's in favor of full funding of drug courts," said Rep. Alyce Clarke, D-Jackson, who has promoted drug courts for years as a way to provide rehabilitation rather than prison time for some people accused of drug …[/rewrite]
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Nixon defends plan for Mo. mental health facility
[rewrite]Among the existing facilities housing patients at the Fulton State Hospital is the maximum-security Biggs Forensic Center, the intermediate-security Guhleman Forensic Center and the Sex Offender Rehabilitation and Treatment Services unit. Mental health …[/rewrite]
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