Troubled Launch of 'Obamacare' Tops Health News for 2013

Published January 6, 2014

Troubled Launch of 'Obamacare' Tops Health News for 2013

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The ongoing epidemic of prescription painkiller abuse. Early in 2013, a federal government report found that abuse of prescription painkillers such as OxyContin and Vicodin now trails only marijuana use as a form of drug abuse, and 22 million Americans … Read more on Philly.com

'Agents of change' educate on prescription drug abuse

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For drug abuse help and information, call the National Youth Crisis Hotline at 800-448-4663, the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Helpline and Treatment at 800-234-0420, or visit the National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens at teens.drugabuse.gov and the … Read more on Johnson City Press (subscription)

Retired firefighters donate to cancer research

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This toll-free hotline is available to all firefighters, EMS personnel, and their families who need immediate assistance with any problems affecting work or personal life, such as stress, depression, alcohol or drug addiction, financial management … Read more on FireEngineering.com