Homeless shelter director suggests closing it down
Jacqueline Williams, executive director of the Ford Street Project and Ukiah Community Center, will recommend to the board of directors today the idea of shutting down the Buddy Eller Center, which she says has become too costly to run as it is. She's …
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Study Reveals Steady Uptick in Sedative Prescriptions
The trend showed that dual prescriptions for both pain medication and sedatives rose by another 12% each year, and that patients who received prescriptions for opioid painkillers were four times as likely to receive sedatives prescriptions as well …
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Amazon.com Unveils List of Most Pampered Pet Cities in the US
Treat-Less In Seattle? Not Likely: While the city ranked second overall, Seattle locals love to give their animals treats. This locale topped the list for purchasing the most treats for dogs, cats, birds and other small animals. — Horsing Around In …
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Subcommittee in Tucson told about concerns over vet care
Long waits and reliance on medication as treatment for physicians and drug formulary ?make it hard for veterans to get mental health care, veterans and families told a congressional subcommittee ? Thursday in Tucson. The U.S. House Committee on Veterans …
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MIA in the war on cancer: Where are the low-cost treatments?
… was always the best approach. In collaboration with Hrushesky, the two devised an inexpensive, low-impact chemo treatment following surgery that dripped smaller doses of the drug into his body over a longer period of time. … "If we are winning …
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Inside the Private Umbilical Cord Blood Banking Business
Research is under way to see if stem cells can be used to treat brain injuries and some types of diabetes, the nonprofit said. Most of the transplants have been between donors and unrelated patients, using matching cord blood from public facilities …
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Lawmakers, late in session, OK bills including Clean Elections measure
Ethan Orr, R-Tucson, said it will help create jobs, not only for those who want to drive for these companies but also by providing new ways for people who lack cars to get to work. But foes said the lack of protections could leave passengers and even …
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Drug Firms Focus on Advanced Melanoma
Major pharmaceutical companies are racing to launch breakthrough drugs in the next 18 months to treat advanced melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. BMY -1.94% Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. U.S.: NYSE $ 51.05 -1.01 -1.94% …
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Bill aims to expand conditional licenses for drug offenders
What may have made it such an easy sell was that conditional licenses to drive to work, to attend treatment and appointments with parole officers were already in place, Baumbach said. The structure and design of enforcement is already there. This just …
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Athens-Clarke County DUI/Drug Court receives national acclaim
The DUI/Drug Court provides an opportunity for early treatment intervention that involves enhanced supervision, counseling and treatment for the participant to function in the community with continuing support. The goal is to improve the quality of …
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Fresh Start Private Management, Inc. Announces Alcohol Treatment Program …
LOS ANGELES, CA–(Marketwired – Feb 11, 2014) – Fresh Start Private Management Inc. (OTCQB: CEYY) announces the availability of its revolutionary alcohol treatment program in the Northeast U.S., with the latest opening of a Start Fresh Recovery clinic …
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DTES program teaches severe alcoholics to make their own alcohol, as a safe …
One of the participants, Rachel Eck, has fetal alcohol syndrome. To participate in the program, she and others have to attend weekly meetings to learn about their health and treatment options. “I'm here to help our neighbourhood, our families, just to …
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Older Addicts Face Limited Treatment Options
And you start drinking to try and squash the pain. And both alcohol and … Adults in New Hampshire who need short-term residential centers like Webster Place but with trained clinicians find only a handful of options. And only one facility in the …
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US, India start discussions on diplomatic immunity
India unleashed a steady stream of retaliatory measures against US diplomats, including restrictions at the American Center in New Delhi and revoking new ID cards for some diplomats. Key to the dispute was Washington and Delhi's differing …
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Agonizing Choices for Lives Saved by Miracle Drugs
Hundreds in the U.S. with Fabry disease, which leaves patients with severe heart and kidney problems, are alive thanks to a treatment developed in 2003. But they face decisions about … "They face an ongoing series of new challenges and unknowns that …
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Piping almost all in for Los Osos sewer
Construction of a sewage treatment plant to handle 1.2 million gallons per day is due to start in late March and take two years. In 2016, residents will pay for … In 1983, the Regional Water Quality Control Board imposed regulations that halted new …
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Agent: Dennis Rodman enters alcohol rehab center after televised outburst in …
Former NBA basketball star Dennis Rodman (2nd R) takes part in a practice session with North Korean basketball players and other former NBA stars in Pyongyang, in this photo taken January 7, 2014 and released by Kyodo on January 9, 2014. REUTERS/ …
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Dennis Rodman Checks Into Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Former NBA basketball star Dennis Rodman has checked into an undisclosed alcohol rehabilitation center to treat his longtime struggle with alcoholism, his agent says. The agent, Darren Prince, declined on Saturday to say which facility will treat Mr …
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