Health overhaul could stress RI addiction services

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island's substance abuse treatment system could be overwhelmed next year when tens of thousands of people with drug and alcohol problems suddenly become eligible for health insurance under the federal health … Dale …
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Medical director with a passion for wellness offers unique perspective

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Nevertheless, he managed to carve an impressive career in nuclear science and eventually became President of Interphil Pharmaceutical (Zuellig) that produces drugs for other companies. … He believes in giving everyone humane treatment. … Dr …
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Methadone treatment raises questions about profit motive, patient care

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But at the Daytona Methadone Treatment Center, more than 100 people stand in line for their daily dose of methadone, a drug that helps quell cravings for heroin and oxycodone. The orange glows from cigarettes puncture the darkness as a security guard …
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