A Discussion of Pharmaceuticals in Addiction Recovery: Helpful or Hurtful?
A Discussion of Pharmaceuticals in Addiction Recovery: Helpful or Hurtful? – Through an open discussion about prescription medication use in recovery, we will consider medications that can inadvertently lead to relapses and what medications that may actually help to reduce relapse rates. We will also discuss medications associated with opiate maintenance. Presented by Dr. Daniel Boone, Medical Director, La Hacienda Treatment Center and our staff psychiatrist Dr. David Hagar.
Andre Thomas: Questions of Competence
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Thomas was declared incompetent and sent to the Vernon Maximum Security Unit at the North Texas State Hospital on June 17, 2004. Doctors there were tasked with providing treatment to restore his competency. Forty-seven days later, Thomas was sent …
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MLB roundup: Boston's Napoli to debut Friday at first base
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—Texas Rangers right-hander Kyle McClellan had a setback in coming back from shoulder soreness, according to ESPN Dallas. McClellan, who is competing for the Rangers' No. 5 spot in the rotation, was shut down on … —Free agent minor league right …
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Cubist Pharma lands option to buy pain drug startup Adynxx
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The mid-stage study will look at the safety of Adynxx's experimental drug, called AYX-1, as well as its ability to reduce pain and prevent knee surgery patients from progressing to persistent pain while walking. A single dose of the drug will … The …
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New application draws protest
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“I'm troubled by the requirement of drug and alcohol testing,” said Cynthia Wickliff. “It's an added … Mollaghan presented documents that show the county invests an average of $ 61 per cat and $ 71 per dog, which includes spay/neuter surgery, anti …
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