Quitting Smoking May Improve Mental Health

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(Photo : Flickr.com) Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found that people who struggle with mood problems or addiction could safely quit smoking to alleviate depression and anxiety. Quitting smoking may be good for …
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Billie Holiday Musical Gives DC Students Glimpse Into Life of 'Lady Day'

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"Holiday died at age 44, and a lot of her story is centered on her drug abuse," said Petrus, an accomplished actress and singer from Minnesota. "However, there was so much more to her than that. I tell the children that although everyone makes mistakes …
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New wave of heroin claims Hoffman and others

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Rather than seeing heroin as the point-of-no-return drug of strung-out junkies — in his 1967 song “Heroin,” Lou Reed called it “my wife and … my life” — some users now see it as an inexpensive alternative to oxycodone and other prescription opiate …
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Patriots advance to VACA final

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"We drug our feet on defense and we were slow to get to the ball," said SVCA's Samantha Yarnell (15 points), who with teammates Hannah McGann (game-high 16) and Grace Snyder (11) scored in double figures. "I think the thing the girls did best …
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