Article Chronicles Heroin Addict's Lost Battle With Addiction

Article chronicles heroin addict's lost battle with addiction

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The Oregonian's David Stabler and Motoya Nakamura followed Alec for the next 11 months as he attended recovery meetings, found a job, went back to school and graduated from a Multnomah County drug rehabilitation program. On Aug. 22, he passed his …
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Generic OxyContin would be 'tragedy,' Ont. health minister says

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We do not need to repeat this story,” she warned in an interview with CTV's Canada AM Tuesday. Specifically, Matthews said … Her chief concern is that OxyContin alternatives will be just as addictive and prone to abuse as the original drug. “They …
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Happy ending: From drug addict to chaplain

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Happy ending: From drug addict to chaplain. Posted: … When they need guidance, they look to one man in particular — a chaplain who shares their story of survival. This is a place … Eight years ago, Cliff was a meth and cocaine addict and his life …
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