Verizon and California Partnership to End Domestic Violence Launch Program to Help Victims Protect Themselves by Using Technology

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Emdeon Closes The Sentinel Group Acquisition, Implements First Customer in Less than 30 Days

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Elder Abuse, Neglect Make Early Death Far More Likely

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One in 10 High School Seniors Have Used Narcotic Painkillers

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American Association for Homecare Supports Crackdown on Medicare Scammers in Houston, Boston, New York, Louisiana

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Clyde C. Tuggle, Senior Vice President at The Coca-Cola Company, Elected to CASA* Board

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Feeling Blue Suicide Prevention Council Partners With the National Institute of Mental Health

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Department of Aging Urges Citizens to Report Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults

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National Report Ranks Oklahoma as a Top State for Mental Health Services

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Omar S. Manejwala, MD Speaks Out Nationally on Diprivan/Propofol Abuse

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Omar S. Manejwala, MD Speaks Out Nationally on Diprivan/Propofol Abuse

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Coming Clean About The Cleaner - Phoenix House's Chief Clinical Officer David Deitch on Intervention, and the Recovery Process That Follows

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A comprehensive review of addiction to prescription painkillers among patients and physicians

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Intimate abuse study finds clear links with poor health and calls for holistic primary care approach

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Abused Kids Face Higher Cancer Risk

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Insurance May Be Hazardous to Your Health: "They Figured It Was Cheaper to Kill Me"

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America's Silent Crisis: Addiction -- Downturn Fuels Rising Drug and Alcohol Abuse, Phoenix House Study Reveals

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Atlantic Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Announces Completion of Successful Pre-IND Meeting with FDA for Abuse Deterrent Narcotic

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Is Your Teenager Using Prescription Drugs Behind Your Back? TestCountry Drug Test Panel Numbers Tally with NIDA Fact Sheet Reports on Prescription Drug A

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National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting (NASPER) Act Receives Senate Support

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The Rasansky Law Firm Publishes Guide for Identifying, Preventing Childcare and Daycare Abuse

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Phoenix House Offers Hope for Addicts in Hamptons Community

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Statement of James P. Firman President and CEO, National Council on Aging on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day June 15, 2009

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At U.S. Colleges, Binge Drinking Is on the Rise

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Inverness Medical Innovations Proposes to Acquire Concateno plc

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New CASA* Report Finds Federal, State and Local Governments Spend Almost Half a Trillion Dollars a Year on Substance Abuse and Addiction

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Childhood Sexual Abuse Might Spur Early Periods

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Methamphetamine Use Triples Among Pregnant Rehab Patients

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Mayo Clinic Researchers Examine the Psychological Impact of Child Abuse

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Mayo Clinic researchers examine the psychological impact of child abuse

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Study finds higher prevalence of early menarche among survivors of childhood sexual abuse

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Here to Help(TM): Unique Program Combines Direct Personal Assistance With Web-Based Resources to Improve Opioid Dependence Treatment Outcomes

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Scientology Volunteer Ministers Target Drug and Alcohol Abuse in the South Pacific

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SAMHSA Honors Goldie Hawn, Youth Across the Country in Celebration of National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day

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Prescription Drug Abuse Poses Public Health Threat

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American Association for Homecare Applauds Senate 'STOP' Act, Which Aims to Prevent Medicare Fraud and Abuse

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Emdeon Announces Agreement to Acquire The Sentinel Group, a Leader in Healthcare Fraud and Abuse Management Services

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Partnership for a Drug-Free America / MetLife Foundation Survey Shows More Parents Are Talking With Their Teens About Cough Medicine Abuse

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National Survey: Parents Report Increased Awareness of Risks of Teen Prescription Drug Abuse, But Preventative Action Lags

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Former U.S. Drug Czar, 4-Star General Barry McCaffrey, to Highlight Vanguard Breakfast Breakthrough Event 8 a.m. Friday, May 1, Washington Golf and Country Club, Arlington

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