VA Seeks Alternative Therapies
VA seeks alternative therapies
The acupuncturist in his glow-in-the-dark yellow Crocs gently leaned over the burly and bearded Army Special Operations officer, who was stretched across a bed in the “zen den” of the Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center. The air was sweet with … Read more on Waco Tribune-Herald
Not forgotten: Ex-party girl conquered her own demons
Family: McDonough had five children with her first husband, J. Thomas Pope, before he died in 1971: Tom Pope, husband of Rochelle Pope, of Exeter Township; Laura Griffith, partner of Kerry Joffred, Exeter Township; Susan Seltzer, Leland, N.C.; Lee A … Read more on Reading Eagle
Texas Ebola Patient Gets Chimerix Drug, Clinical Trials Planned
Texas Ebola Patient Gets Chimerix Drug, Clinical Trials Planned
Chimerix's (NASDAQ: CMRX) lead antiviral drug candidate, which has already shown efficacy treating infections in transplant patients, is being called upon as an emergency Ebola treatment even as the company ramps up to test the drug in humans … Read more on Xconomy
Hospital Announces Drug Treatment For Texas Ebola Patient
UPDATED Monday, October 6, 2014 at 2:37 p.m. E.T.: An experimental drug treatment is being provided to the Liberian national who was infected with the Ebola virus, the hospital where he is being treated in Texas announced on Monday. According to the … Read more on News One
Spaniard With Ebola Beats the Disease, Test Shows
Spaniard with Ebola beats the disease, test shows
A Spanish nursing assistant infected with Ebola after treating missionary priests with the disease repatriated from West Africa has managed to beat it after nearly two weeks of treatment in Madrid and has no traces of the virus in her bloodstream … Read more on Kansas.com
Viewpoints: Prop. 47 would reduce crime and save money
It has led California to spend $ 10 billion per year on corrections, with 6 in 10 inmates returning to prison within three years of their release. With many of these individuals being incarcerated for low-level drug offenses, we must ask if this is the … Read more on Sacramento Bee
Vince Carter – SOUL to SQUEEZE
Vince Carter – SOUL TO SQUEEZE – good to have him home special thanks to http://www.youtube.com/user/VinceCarterOnline SLAM DUNK ADDICTION The Vince Carter Sanctuary is the most advanced dru…
Lower Township Council candidates meet in public forum
He said he would also support setting up a rehab center, drug court, and a homeless shelter. Conrad said Police Chief William Mastriana said there is no way to say that moving the PSB to Bayshore Road would reduce crime in the area, adding. Walker said … Read more on Shore News Today
Can You Wait for McCartney Tribute?
Can you wait for McCartney tribute?
NEW YORK — Bob Dylan, Billy Joel and Willie Nelson are among the artists performing Paul McCartney songs in a massive tribute to the former Beatle due out in November. Up to 42 songs are featured in "The Art of McCartney," available in various formats … Read more on Kankakee Daily Journal
AP News in Brief at 8:58 p.m. EDT
TORONTO — Toronto Mayor Rob Ford withdrew his re-election bid Friday as he seeks treatment for a tumor in his abdomen, dramatically ending a campaign he had doggedly pursued despite a stint in rehab and calls for him to quit amid drug and alcohol … Read more on Albany Times Union
Initial Public Offerings Scheduled to Debut Next Week
Initial public offerings scheduled to debut next week
Business: Operates six inpatient substance abuse treatment centers across the U.S. Also known as American Addiction Centers. Atento S.A. – Madrid, Spain, but incorporated in Luxembourg, 14.625 million ordinary shares, priced $ 19 to $ 22, managed by … Read more on Charlotte Observer
Detroit mansion to become drug addiction retreat
The Fisher Home in Palmer Woods in Detroit, photographed on Monday, Sept. 29, 2014. The Fisher Mansion soon could become a “spiritual retreat” for those seeking to overcome drug addictions, officials confirmed Monday. Purchased in August for $ 1.6 … Read more on CT Post
Recovering Addicts Scrambling to Find Treatment and Avoid Relapse After Raid …
Recovering addicts scrambling to find treatment and avoid relapse after raid …
"I've been out of medication for a few days, and I'm trying to stay strong. It's not easy," says Stuarte Moore, who decided he wanted to get off drugs four years ago, and finally achieved long-term sobriety when he went to Community Counseling and … Read more on WOWK
Substance abuse rehab proposed for Penguin Hall in Wenham
The applicant plans to repurpose existing structures and parking areas for use as a mental health, substance abuse and rehabilitation counseling center, which would provide educational, counseling, and treatment services to persons afflicted with … Read more on Wicked Local Beverly