Tomblin Takes Recommendations From Substance Abuse Council

Published January 28, 2013

Tomblin takes recommendations from substance abuse council

Filed under: prescription drug addiction treatment

The report also addresses the implementation of legislation, local ordinances and statewide policy changes related to prevention, early intervention, enforcement, treatment and recovery efforts. The advisory council was created by executive order in …
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Keeping Blood Pressure in Check

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Of the 71 percent of people with hypertension who are currently being treated, too many are taking the wrong drugs or the wrong dosages of the right ones. Dr. Mann, author of … He has found that many patients with it suffered trauma early in life or …
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Talking to students about prescription drug abuse in Lincoln Co.

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Talking to students about prescription drug abuse in Lincoln Co. – WOWK 13 Charleston, Huntington WV News, … One doctor in our area offers a new treatment for depression…and it doesn't involve any pills. 13 News' Courtney Khondabi has the story.
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