Five Addiction Experts Weigh in on How Rob Ford Could Be Helped

Five addiction experts weigh in on how Rob Ford could be helped

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I'd also recommend a residential treatment program, and in the case of crack addiction, a long-term program extended beyond the standard OHIP-covered treatment program of 21 days. The reason? Crack and cocaine addicts' cravings are sometimes pretty … Read more on The Globe and Mail

Rutherford cites his drug addiction in murder defense

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His defense lawyer, Lorenzo Perez, has raised a diminished-capacity defense on his behalf, claiming Mr. Rutherford lacked the capacity to premeditate his acts because of addiction to crack cocaine and withdrawal. Mr. Perez said the details of his 27 … Read more on Worcester Telegram

Teenage drugs courier Elijah Capell caught with a stash of crack cocaine and …

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Judge Hammond said: "Crack cocaine and heroin are highly addictive and generate crime. "Addiction causes huge social problems. "Drug dealing is a team job, including the role of couriers. "There was a substantial amount of two types of class A drug, … Read more on Leicester Mercury