Another Suspected Heroin Overdose in Torrington, Nine Related Deaths in 2013
... … Read more on Torrington Register Citizen Summit to tackle 'crisis' of heroin CLEVELAND — More than 600 people have signed up for a daylong conference on what law enforcement and health care officials are calling a heroin epidemic… Continue reading
Confronting California's Abuse of Solitary
... California's abuse of solitary Psychological studies consistently show that solitary confinement can wreak distinctive harms on prisoners, including heightened symptoms of hopelessness, depression, hallucinations, self-mutilation, suicidal ideation and suicidal acts. And a 2008 … Read more on San Francisco… Continue reading
Bad Breath in 'Bad Grandpa'
Bad breath in 'Bad Grandpa' Grandpa shares how Billy's mother has bad breath induced by drugs. Indeed, crack cocaine can do nasty things. … Furthermore, saliva neutralizes acids and helps teeth in the remineralization process. Yet while salivary flow is… Continue reading
Concussion Symptoms Sideline Ex-Buc Freeman
Concussion symptoms sideline ex-Buc Freeman "It's an opportunity to get back in the saddle and be more vocal and take a hold of this position because I don't want to give it back," the former FSU quarterback said. More QB… Continue reading
NY Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Vt. Cocaine, Heroin Case
NY man sentenced to 12 years in Vt. cocaine, heroin case BURLINGTON, Vermont — A New York man has been sentenced to a little over 12 years in federal prison after he pleaded guilty to distributing cocaine and heroin in… Continue reading
Bills Target Heroin Dosage
... target heroin dosage James E. McGreevey, who serves on a state task force on youth heroin and opiate addiction, said these measures are essential components to the larger goal of stemming heroin and prescription painkiller abuse. “If we don't… Continue reading