Faces of Prescription Drug Abuse: Michael Donta

Faces of Prescription Drug Abuse: Michael Donta – Ashland, Ky. father Mike Donta talks about his son Michael’s struggle with prescription drug abuse.

Excessive soda can mimic illicit drug use effects on teeth – Medical Xpress

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Manifestation of dental erosion caused by illicit drug use or excessive soda consumption needs to be distinguished from dental caries, according to case studies published in the March/April issue of General Dentistry. (HealthDay)—Manifestation of …
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California Weighs Expanded Role For Nurse Practitioners

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Anastacia Casperson, who has struggled with homelessness and drug addiction, came to the clinic because she was alarmed about swelling in her legs. Clark spends a half hour with Casperson, gives her a prescription for a diuretic and talks to her about …
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Ex-Dearborn Heights police officer under investigation

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He became an officer in 1991 and used to be part of the DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program. Mayor Dan Paletko wouldn't comment on the current case, but said Garcia used “poor judgment” in the 2009 case. “But that shouldn't take away from …
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Choreographer: No signs Jackson was ill in 2009

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AEG denies all wrongdoing, and contends Jackson hid his struggles with prescription drug addiction. Jackson died in June 2009 from an overdose of the anesthetic propofol, which he had been using as a sleep aid. Walker, who worked with Jackson on three …
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