Civil case kicks off with allegations of singer's drug abuse

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"My client was made a scapegoat for drug abuse and erratic behaviour of Britney Spears," Schleimer told the jury, most of whom knew of the singer but hadn't followed her career or personal troubles. Schleimer claimed Spears favoured amphetamines and …
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News staffers receive award for drug series

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SOUTH PORTLAND – MaineToday Media Staff Writer John Richardson and staff photographer Gregory Rec were recognized Thursday night by a drug-abuse prevention group for a series of stories that brought public attention to prescription drug abuse and …
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Valpo mom turns addiction story into children's tale

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"Instead, my son grew up to be a drug addict," she said. It's the story she tells teens about mistakes her son made, how bad choices by one person ripple through a family and community. She tells of the adrenaline rush at the startle of a phone ringing …
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Painkillers not as addictive as feared: study

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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Fewer than five percent of patients prescribed narcotics to treat chronic pain become addicted to the drugs, according to a new analysis of past research. The finding suggests that … One recent study found that the number …
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