W. Ky. Jail to Offer New Drug Treatment Program

W. Ky. jail to offer new drug treatment program

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(AP) — A jail in Henderson is one of three that has been chosen by the state to house a new substance abuse program. The program would involve 50 female inmates at one time being lodged at the jail for six months while going through treatment, The …
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Mastectomy drug trial tests begin at the Royal Cornwall Hospital

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New treatment for breast cancer patients could be rolled out nationwide if a study in Cornwall proves successful. The Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro has been given £250,000 to trial a new technique, known as the "painbuster". The procedure, which …
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Catastrophic drug plan advocate dies

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For a time Philippe responded well to the treatment, his quality of life improved and he was able to put aside a walker. During that time, Lynn, his wife, and a network of supporters pushed the provincial government hard to introduce a catastrophic …
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Andre Agassi wants a greater crackdown on anti-doping controls in tennis

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ANDRE Agassi has called for even tighter anti-doping controls as the retired great reflected on his own battles with drug abuse. The four-time Australian Open champion yesterday returned to Melbourne Park for the first time since 2005, urging …
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