Former Crystal Meth Addict Rebounds to Run NYC Marathon

Former Crystal Meth Addict Rebounds to Run NYC Marathon
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"After a 10- to 15-year crystal meth addiction, I really needed to heal," he said. Now, he's a spoken word poet, a counselor and a runner. He's inspired dozens of friends to sponsor him for Sunday's race, his second marathon after a 2010 debut. ...

Lawyer's addiction no excuse for misconduct: appeals court Thomson Reuters News & Insight NEW YORK, Nov 4 (Reuters) - A New York state appeals court has slapped a three-year suspension on a traffic attorney who claimed his addiction to prescription painkillers made him feel like "his head was in a fog." In a ruling issued Thursday, ...

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Reformed alcoholic artist`s `Made in India` exhibition in UK Zee News London: `Made in India`, an exhibition by a reformed alcoholic from east London who highlighted in his paintings views from a cross section of people from the Indian sub-continent, drew huge crowds here. 62-year-old Alan Osborne has drawn the paintings... An addict recounts her struggle for sobriety The News Journal Recovering addict hopes to help others: Once a high school basketball player, Angelia Negron lost everything due to her addiction to prescription pills. Now working to stay clean, Negron hopes to pass on her lessons to other addicts to help them ... Addiction recovery organization to honor John J. Duffy PennLive.com Casey Duffy said that when his father first started speaking publicly about his alcoholism and his road to sobriety, it still was not thought of as a healthy subject in polite society. "There were a lot of people willing to help the guy next to them, ... Former drug abuser escapes addiction through running Long Island Report Great Neck native Rob Vassilarakis, 40, has come face-to-face with the hell of drug addiction, but he narrowly escaped with his life thanks in part to a different kind ofaddiction: an addiction to running. Vassilarakas will be competing in his second ... New Jersey Artists Launch New Fundraiser for Addiction Recovery Nov. 5 at ... Jags Report Hightstown, NJ, November 06, 2011 –(PR.com)– New Jersey artist Gwen R and musician Laura C are joining with Marti Hottenstien's How to Save a Life Foundation to fight addiction. The "Giving is Beautiful Fundraiser" is centered around specially designed ... Nancy Eshelman: Heroin addict didn't share his story for sympathy Patriot-News Just as some people are predisposed to heart disease or diabetes, others are at risk for addiction. While most of us can enjoy two beers or a couple of glasses of wine with friends, the addict can't stop at two. As Brian said, “I think we have some ... Alcohol, Asthma and Allergies Don't Mix MSN Health & Fitness 6 (HealthDay News) -- Alcoholic beverages can trigger allergic reactions or exacerbate existing allergies, experts warn. Though rare, some people have allergies to the alcohol itself, while others are allergic to various substances in alcoholic drinks ... Pills' artificial sense of safety can lull many into addiction The News Journal "They think you don't become the stereotypical drug addict. But you absolutely are." Withdrawal for prescription drug and heroin addicts is equally excruciating, and recovery is just as difficult, said Dr. Frank Falco, a Newark pain-management ... Man warns teens about meth addiction Springfield News-Leader What: David Parnell, a former drug dealer and convicted felon, talks about his escape from methaddiction. Information: The event is free. Information about David Parnell is atwww.facingthedragon.org. "Last year, that fifth-grade thing went over well. ... Addict sought over toddler's abuse and murder Malaysia Star She apparently suffered massive internal injuries and died due to regular beatings,” he said, adding that the suspect then buried the child's remains behind his girlfriend's house. It is learnt the man, a drug addict, fled when he found out that his ... Samadbond addiction goes unchecked The Nation, Pakistan ISLAMABAD (INFN) – Sniffing of Samadbond, a sticking material used in furniture hardware work, is common among child drug addicts who beg on traffic signals to fulfill their addiction. Rahimuullah Yousafzai, 15, is one of the Samadbond sniffers. ... 'Private Practice' Amelia's addiction: The dangerous road of denial Examiner.com Denial, however, can make things extremely difficult for the addict and their loved ones. NIDA suggests several options for finding and getting help with addiction via their website, including: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services ... Pain lingers for prescription pill addicts -- and those they've hurt The News Journal Addict, pharmacist recount robberies: Addict Philip Maconi and pharmacist Jeff Smith recount Maconi's pharmacry robberies that landed him in jail. (11/06/11) Inmate Phil Maconi walks with a prison guard at Young Correctional Institution, ... All Of These Food Addiction Studies Could Mean Big Lawsuits For Junk Food ... Business Insider Here's a rundown of notable studies from the past year, via Bloomberg's Robert Langreth and Duane D. Stanford: Rats engaged in binge eating when given access for one hour daily to junk food like Hormel Foods Corp. bacon, Sara Lee Corp. pound cake, ... Kentucky journalist Al Smith puts his life story in writing Lexington Herald Leader He talked openly about his struggles with alcoholism as a young reporter and how he recovered from it as a small-town newspaper owner in Russellville. He shared personal encounters with Kentucky's colorful politicians and his own experiences in ... Development only way to end Maoist problem in Bengal: Sri Sri Times of India Sri Sri is concermed about alcoholism and drug abuse scenario that is harming the state youths. "There are youths in West Bengal suffering from problems of drug addiction and alcoholism. They need a direction. My idea is to have a counsellor in each ... Charities celebrate 20, 25, 50 years and more in 2011-12 Palm Beach Daily News Like the Hanley Center and its work with addiction. This month, the Hanley Foundation marks 25 years of recovery with its Purple Butterfly Gala, in addition to its usual equestrian-themed luncheon in February. “Although addiction is a disease many ... Concern at alcohol offences in Defence Force Newstalk ZB The director of the National Addiction Centre at Otago University Professor Doug Sellman says the figures are a concern. "You would think that the military is about injuring and killing other people and what we've got is alcohol producing a whole lot ... State suspends license of Red Lion dentist York Daily Record Kevin John Kanya could re-apply for a license if he completes addiction treatment and meets other requirements. By TOM JOYCE York, PA - The Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry has suspended the license of a Red Lion dentist for five years. ... Nicotine Causes Epigenetic Changes in Mice that Spur Cocaine Addiction Discover Magazine (blog) 80beats is DISCOVER's news aggregator, weaving together the choicest tidbits from the best articles on the day's most compelling topics. 80beats is written by Joseph Castro, Veronique Greenwood, and Valerie Ross. This team darts through each day's ... Child neglect cases harder to handle Tucson Citizen 05, 2011, under Arizona Republic News Her addiction led her to abandon the child, then 3 years old, with his grandmother and prompted state Child Protective Services to launch a neglect investigation. Months later, authorities jailed Power for ... Pills a potent problem The Columbian The number of people seeking care at Lifeline Connections, Clark County's largest treatment center, for opiate addiction has surpassed methamphetamine and most other drugs, making it second only to alcohol. In the 2011 fiscal year, more than 17 percent ... Child neglect cases harder to handle Arizona Republic 5, 2011 07:30 PM Her addiction led her to abandon the child, then 3 years old, with his grandmother and prompted state Child Protective Services to launch a neglect investigation. Months later, authorities jailed Power for violating probation, ... Bengough Youth Council – “Peers Helping Peers” Sask News Now As result of their hard work and enthusiasm producing their video about drug addiction and prevention based on the play “Addict” the Bengough Youth Council is ready to take their production on the road. The group, who's motto is “Peers helping Peers” ... Study Finds Alcohol Consumption Can Increase Risk of Breast Cancer News Radio 1310 KLIX While it's been reported in recent years that drinking red wine in moderation can have some health benefits, a new report claims just two glasses of alcoholic beverages a day could substantially boost a woman's chances of getting breast cancer. ... Drug court saves lives, with dose of 'tough love' Lompoc Record Angela Giles is no stranger to the harsh world of drug addiction. Her dad died from a heroin overdose, other close relatives are addicts, and in the last 18 months she's had three of her childhood friends overdose and die. “My family life, as well as ... 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Rx drug addiction: help the newborns - St. Petersburg Times The rate of Hernando County babies born into drug addiction is four times the state average. Just to the south, it is worse. On a per capita basis, Pasco County is ... www.tampabay.com/opinion/editorials/article1199722.ece The Way Out

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