The Pharmaceutical Industry’s Role in the Prescription Drug Epidemic by Mel Pohl of LVRC


 

The Pharmaceutical Industry’s Role in the Prescription Drug Epidemic by Mel Pohl of LVRC – Mel Pohl, of Central Recovery Treatment’s renowned inpatient chronic pain and addiction treatment center, Las Vegas Recovery Center, gave a presentation on a…

 

Police: Pa. man cut up body with chain saw

Filed under: Drug Abuse Las Vegas

A Pennsylvania man is accused of robbing and killing an acquaintance in a drug-related dispute, and then cutting up the body with a chain saw. Police found some of the victim's remains Sunday in a creek in Hamilton, a tiny village about 60 miles …
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Area Briefing, Sept. 17-23

Filed under: Drug Abuse Las Vegas

Attendees will learn lifesaving techniques from Las Vegas Fire & Rescue staff members. … Facilitated by the Henderson Municipal Court, the program is designed to help repeat offenders deal with the long-term effects of drug and alcohol abuse. For …
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Food stamps again a vivid symbol in poverty debate

Filed under: Drug Abuse Las Vegas

The House bill would tighten eligibility standards, allow states to impose new work requirements and permit drug testing for recipients, among other cuts to spending. A Senate bill would cut around one-tenth of the amount of the House bill, or $ 400 …
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