Rock Star Praises Drug Court's Work

Rock star praises Drug Court's work

Filed under: Portland Drug Treatment Help

Anastasio received a reduced sentence of three years' probation for a drug conviction after he successfully completed a counseling and treatment program. … When Finegood saw that Anastasio was performing in Portland, he reached out to him again.
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Drug court just the guide Bill McPherrin needed

Filed under: Portland Drug Treatment Help

The program, founded in January 2008, focuses on providing an alternative to prison for non-violent, repeat drug offenders by treating their drug addiction and breaking the cycle of re-offending. April 7: History of drug court. April 14: Lowering …
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For many, chronic pain leads to endless loop of doctors, drugs and desperation

Filed under: Portland Drug Treatment Help

In 2012, more than 37 percent of the patients admitted to the state's hospitals for drug abuse treatment were addicted to prescription painkillers, three times more than were admitted for heroin, at a cost of approximately $ 400 million, according to an …
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Anti-TNFs Don't Appear to Increase Shingles Risk

Filed under: Portland Drug Treatment Help

Dr. Winthrop adds: “The best thing to do is to get the vaccine before starting any drug therapy, particularly biologic drugs. If you are taking prednisone, it's in your best interest to work with your physician to either lower the dose or eliminate the …
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