From drug addiction to helping people

From drug addiction to helping people, man credits Frederick Rescue Mission - The Frederick News-Post Online: "“When you reach out for that next grip, you have to let go of where you are,” Flynn said in a recent interview at FirstCare Nursing Services in Frederick. “But to get to the next place, you have to let go of the step you are on.” Once shackled by addictions to drugs, alcohol and tobacco, Flynn is now marketing manager for First-Care. He is also a certified medical technician and certified assisted living center administrator. He credits the turnaround in his life to family, friends and the Frederick Rescue Mission . . . "

Research identifies a way to block memories associated with PTSD or drug ...
Medical Xpress
New research from Western University could lead to better treatments for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and drug addiction by effectively blocking memories. The research performed by Nicole Lauzon, a PhD candidate in the laboratory of Steven ...

Treating addiction as a public health issue, not a crime
Houston Chronicle (blog)
Third, the abuse of legal drugs suggests an important “exit” to the war on drugs — in other words, viewing the problem of drug addiction as a public health problem and not as a criminal issue. Clearly, individuals who abuse drugs require not prison or ...

Houston Chronicle (blog)

Big city drugs are here
Ehextra
Herren went on to star at Boston College and Fresno State University, despite failing drug tests for marijuana and cocaine at both schools. He was drafted 33rd overall in the 1999 NBA Draft by the Denver Nuggets, despite the Nuggets' fear of his ...

Ehextra

No Compromise On Drug-related Activities: Sabah CP
Bernama
TAWAU, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Sabah commissioner of police, Datuk Hamza Taib said state police would not compromise on any activities related to drug abuse including trafficking and addiction. "We will continue our vigilance at all entry points into the ...

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