Drug Problems Persist, Particularly in Some Areas of the City
... problems persist, particularly in some areas of the city At such a location, addicts can use heroin, cocaine and methadone in a safe environment. It is a controversial proposal and it's meeting some resistance. But in some places, it's… Continue reading
J&J: Federal Investigators Questioning Its Opioid Painkiller Promotions
... Federal investigators questioning its opioid painkiller promotions Opioid painkillers can be highly addictive. More nonsuicidal overdose deaths are attributed to them than there are deaths caused by cocaine and heroin, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention… Continue reading
Don't Quit Quitting: Snuffing the Cigarette Habit Is Hard but Worth It …
... quit quitting: Snuffing the cigarette habit is hard but worth it … It's a tough habit to crack, ranking with heroin, cocaine and alcohol in terms of addictive properties, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.… Continue reading
What Do You Think About the Controversial Book the Bell Curve?
... blacks could be very bright, so systematically excluding them from colleges or jobs is not fair. Each person should be considered as an individual, on his own merits. I also believe that real intelligence is very difficult to measure,… Continue reading
Sober Talk, at Last, About Drugs: Fiorito
... talk, at last, about drugs: Fiorito You might know that the pillars are: harm reduction, prevention, treatment and enforcement. You might also know that the Four Pillars approach is used in many cities around the world, and has generally… Continue reading
Young Man a Ray of Hope in Cloud of Opiate Addiction
... man a ray of hope in cloud of opiate addiction Prescription opioid painkillers were tied to 14,800 fatal overdoses in 2008 — more than heroin and cocaine combined, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “I… Continue reading