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True Confessions Airing on "20/20? Friday, May 3 at 10 pm on ABC
back on the secrets of the medical profession from the big stuff including botched surgeries, unnecessary procedures, and substance abuse , to why patients wait in an ER. Elizabeth Vargas reports. Moms: Some lie, scream, hold grudges, and play favorites
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Music City Mourns Country Legend George Jones
who prefer traditional country to today's pop- and rock-influenced sounds. Jones also had his troubles as he battled substance abuse and money troubles, but always seemed to slide by with his sense of humor and knowing grin intact. He won a Grammy and
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Emergency Room Visits Seen Rising Among Sleeping Pill Usersnumber of users are ending up in the emergency room because of adverse reactions to the medication. The study by the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration found that adverse reactions to the sleeping pills - which may include hallucinations
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'Billy the Exterminator' Drug Charge: Guilty Plea
said Bretherton was given a suspended 60-day jail term and fined $500 and that the reality TV star has agreed to undergo substance abuse evaluation and treatment. Bretherton's probation requires community service and regular drug and alcohol testing, Stroud
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Jaguars WR Blackmon Suspended for Substance Abuse
Justin Blackmon's latest violation of the NFL's substance - abuse policy will cost him money — maybe lots of it. The league times the legal limit. That arrest landed him the NFL's substance - abuse program. It's unclear what caused his second violation
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Paramedic Is First Witness in Jackson Civil Case
troubles were also on prominent display, with attorneys describing his financial troubles and his struggles with prescription drug abuse . Attorneys read emails describing the singer as unhealthy and in need of a serious intervention. A defense
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Dubai Fines British Widower After Bride's Death
fall from a Dubai high-rise hotel during their honeymoon. Emmett left Dubai last month. The fine of nearly $500 for drinking alcohol without a license was imposed on Tuesday in absentia. Alcohol is widely available in Dubai resorts and hotels, but a
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In Mexico, Some Kids Choose Life on the Street to Escape AbuseFrom the Day of the Dead to Revolution Day, Mexico is well known for its colorful celebrations, and Children's Day is no exception. Celebrated on April 30th, "Día del Niño" is a day of nationwide festivities established to honor children. The school curriculum is replaced with a day of fun and
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Doors Drummer Protects Jim Morrison Legacy in Book
spiraling out of control? Densmore: Jim succumbed to alcoholism, the legal drug, which at the time we didn't have substance abuse clinics and we didn't know he had a disease, you know? I'm wondering if today like Eminem who is this angry, creative
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Advocates Eye Legalizing Marijuana in Alaska
spokeswoman Sharon Leighow said. But he also considers marijuana a "gateway drug that can lead to more serious patterns of substance abuse and criminal offenses," she said by email. He has not stated his position on the proposed initiative. —
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The Millennials Who Want to See the Worldabroad, her main responsibility was to provide health education to members of the community, including information on substance abuse and HIV/AIDS prevention. "It was a tough decision to leave everything I loved in New York and set out to the unknown
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Court Says Pot Smokers Can Be Fired Even in Colo.
Colorado and Washington state law both provide for recreational marijuana use . Several other states have legalized medical use. Police in 2011. The judge agreed with Dish Network that medical marijuana use isn't a "lawful activity" covered by a state law intended
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Colorado Court Says No Protection for Pot Users
use marijuana. In a split decision issued on Thursday, the court said marijuana use is still barred by the federal government, even though state-licensed marijuana use has been approved by voters and is considered lawful. The ruling comes
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Nike Creates Sneaker for Elephantsconcrete things that don't already has Malaysians bush family he's decided my apartment finally catch. I this is accusing drinking alcohol regularly can lower your risk of arthritis is new us study from Britain and a protective effect. Against governments or
bush family he's decided my apartment finally catch. I this is accusing drinking alcohol regularly can lower your risk of arthritis is -- new us study from Britain and -- a protective effect. Against governments or -
Police Find Pot, Stun Gun on Justin Bieber Tour Buswas said to have been seen with his. who died in the hours before the incident apparently. Will die is the same guy been smoking pot at his LA home and you know. All right so let's talk about Sherri shepherd cohost of the view as dangerous home invasion
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Sharon Osbourne Spotted Moving Out: Is She Leaving Ozzy?Are ozzy and sharon osbourne calling it quits? We sure hope not. He has made a major confession about a relapse into substance abuse . Abc's abbie boudreau has the story. Reporter: They've never been shy about airing dirty laundry on tv. You're
hope not. He has made a major confession about a relapse into substance abuse . Abc's abbie boudreau has the story. Reporter: They've never been shy about airing dirty laundry on tv. You're drunk. Reporter: Ozzy osbourne -
Sarandon Reveals Why Playing a Mistress Is 'More Fun'loves and in the movie down I have everywhere it's pretty funny actually which the actress this one. Because this is of a substance abuse or. credit facility because if there's a pocketbook that has cigarettes pills and her red matches it. I'm sorry to
-- the actress this one. Because this -- is -- of a substance abuse or. -- credit facility because if there's a pocketbook that has cigarettes pills and -- her red matches -- -- it. I'm -
Parents Sue Calif. Teens Over Daughter's Suicideat the party had access to an unlocked liquor cabinet. According to her parents and the lawsuit Audrey pass out after drinking alcohol laced Gatorade and woke up to find her pants off and writing on her private parts. Photos over in that state were allegedly
cabinet. According to her parents and the lawsuit Audrey pass out after drinking alcohol laced Gatorade and woke up to find her pants off and writing on her private parts. Photos over in that state were -
Teens and Prescription Drug Abuseboard with every behavior from prescription drug abused alcohol abuse smoking. And actually irresponsible behavior that teenagers not a good thing also 10% of these kids had driven After drinking alcohol that's another conversation need to have a part in but
with. Consistently across the board with every behavior from prescription drug abused alcohol abuse smoking. And actually irresponsible behavior -- that teenagers are famously private and sneaky they're good at sneaking around. So what signs -- -
Online Prescription Drug Abusedoctor Timothy Johnson the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse cats as it's known at Columbia. Has come out with its you're the only one that knows it and this explosion a prescription drug abuse on college campuses. Is certainly facilitated. By the
healthy life -- doctor Timothy Johnson the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse cats as it's known at Columbia. Has come out with its fifth I think annual review of web site selling dangerous drugs
