Meth lab found during welfare check of 7-month-old girl

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First and foremost, just because a young mother is battling a drug addiction, that does NOT mean she doesn't love her daughter, it is evidence though that she does need help getting her life on track and is likely not in the best shape to currently …
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Babies born addicted to pain killers

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Friday the task force on drug-addicted babies announced their main mission. "Increase awareness of this problem for the women who may decide on using an opioid," said NICU medical director Dr. William Liu. Opioids are narcotic drugs like Oxycontin or …
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Man suing supposed "Liz and Dick" producer, alleging insurance scam

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But that didn't stop one man from doling out money to support the actress so she could act in Lifetime flop “Liz & Dick.” Michael Braun, who claims to have loaned … She's accumulated so many infractions over the years–car wrecks, drug addiction …
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CNY woman opens up about her battle with prescription drug abuse

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Syracuse (WSYR-TV) — Prescription drug abuse claims thousands of lives every year. Now, doctors in New York have to comply with strict new … Her doctor prescribed oxycodone to help cope with the pain. Santorelli slowly became hooked and says she was …
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