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The organization provides a safe place and a drug- and alcohol-free environment for Native Americans.
Native American group helps with addiction, housing
December 31, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Prescription drug abuse is fastest-growing drug problem in country
December 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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David and Gail Katz thought their 25-year-old son Daniel had finally turned the corner on his addiction to prescription painkillers after a year and a half of sobriety. Then, over a two-week period in 2007, Daniels drug use suddenly spiraled out of control, his parents said. On June 15, 2007, Daniel, a well-liked former hockey player, died at his best friends house after overdosing on …
Graduating into a new beginning after addiction
December 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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This holiday season marks a new beginning for some local people whose lives were put on hold because of drug and alcohol addiction. They take part in the Eau Claire County Drug Court and some have recently graduated.
Prescription drug abuse is fastest-growing drug problem in country
December 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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David and Gail Katz thought their 25-year-old son Daniel had finally turned the corner on his addiction to prescription painkillers after a year and a half of sobriety. Then, over a two-week period in 2007, Daniels drug use suddenly spiraled out of control, his parents said. On June 15, 2007, Daniel, a well-liked former hockey player, died at his best friends house after overdosing on …
Healthcare professionals face unique addiction challenges
December 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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Richard Ready went from chief resident of neurosurgery to the streets. As many as 10% of those in healthcare are battling addiction. Their easy access makes it easy to start, and their ‘intellectualization’ of drug use makes it harder to seek help. By the time Richard Ready became chief resident of neurosurgery at a prominent Chicago-area hospital, prescription drugs kept him going.