'Collateral' Death Toll Expected to Soar in Ebola Crisis
'Collateral' death toll expected to soar in Ebola crisis
Even at this point, said Professor Chris Whitty of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine in London, in countries facing the worst of the Ebola outbreak, "many more people are dying of other things that are not Ebola." As the epidemic … Read more on Baltimore Sun
HEROIN EPIDEMIC: Forum to focus on prevention
The keynote speaker will be former Penn Yan Academy football great Tony Collins, who went on to a successful pro career that was cut short by drug use. Minor said … Other speakers will include county Sheriff Ron Spike; representatives from Clifton … Read more on Finger Lakes Times
Keaton on Form in Venice Festival Opener "Birdman"
Keaton on form in Venice festival opener "Birdman"
The film brings starpower that Venice, the world's oldest film festival, needs to keep itself from being sidelined by the celebrity magnet of Cannes in May and industry powerfest the Toronto Film Festival, which opens next week. Noted for his arthouse … Read more on Yahoo News UK
Rumer Willis and Peaches Geldof's sister Pixie bond at Berlin event
And with Peaches having tragically died of a heroin overdose at the age of 25 on April 7 this year and Tallulah, 20, having just got out of rehab, where she was reportedly treated for 'cocaine and alcohol abuse', never have their similarities been more … Read more on Daily Mail
From Family Feud to Farm: Grant Denyer's Country Road to Recovery
From Family Feud to farm: Grant Denyer's country road to recovery
The television presenter said he had “done well out of media” and accepted the public interest in his health, but drew the line at allegations of drug addiction published by Woman's Day. He said legal action against the magazine was ongoing, although … Read more on Sydney Morning Herald
John Murry prepares The Graceless Age follow-up
Following his first tour of Australia in January, he's back, playing a couple of intimate shows in Sydney and Melbourne. As well, he is spending three weeks in Christmas Hills recording a new album with Australian producer Mark Stanley and Irish … Read more on Sydney Morning Herald
Team Challenge Drug Rehab: the Challenges Awaiting People After a Drug Rehab
It was at a Beverly Hills party where Demi Moore made her very first public outing in a very long time after recently completing rehab. After having what family and friends called a seizure, the 49-year-old celebrity/model is once again excited to continue with her career. The only question is what’s in store for her after undergoing treatment.
Taiwan Actor Kai Ko, Arrested With Jackie Chan's Son on Drug Charges, Released …
Taiwan actor Kai Ko, arrested with Jackie Chan's son on drug charges, released …
Kai Ko emerged from a Beijing detention center before dawn and into a scrum of reporters from mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Followed to his hotel by the press pack, … Chan, whose mother is former Taiwanese actress Lin Feng-jiao, was raised in … Read more on U.S. News & World Report
Wallis gives drug lords the saintly treatment
While the first installment featured rappers, Wallis' second installment contains pictures of well-known gangsters and drug lords. Called “Street Bible 2: Da Return,” the collection will be celebrated at an opening reception from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday at … Read more on Jackson Hole News&Guide
Despite Legislation, Kentucky Heroin Overdose Deaths Continue to – Business …
Despite legislation, Kentucky heroin overdose deaths continue to – Business …
The governor, attorney general and leaders from both parties pushed for a bill that would strengthen penalties for heroin traffickers while increasing state spending on drug treatment programs. But the bill died at midnight on the legislature's final … Read more on State Journal
Dunes East Hampton founder Joe McKinsey recalls his path to sobriety
Joe McKinsey, founder of The Dunes East Hampton addiction treatment center, recalls Jan. 4, 1984, as his sobriety date. On New Year's weekend 1984, … Before they left Las Vegas, the executive had one final suggestion: Call room service for a … Read more on Newsday
South Florida Drug and Alcohol Addiction Center Selects Brandamos as Brand …
South Florida Drug and Alcohol Addiction Center Selects Brandamos as Brand …
Meridian Treatment Solutions provides an exclusive, upscale environment for patients seeking treatment of drug and alcohol addiction. Meridian Treatment Solutions is an inpatient rehab center that specializes in Dual Diagnosis Treatment and Relapse … Read more on PR Web (press release)
Over a million Kenyans with mental disorders craving for care
He is not proud that he was enrolled at various rehabilitation centres including Asumbi in Homa Bay, others in Karen, including religious based centres to manage what he later came to learn was a dual problem of drug addiction and bi-polar disorder … Read more on The Standard Digital News