Pharmacist Accused of Running Pill Mill Out of Pharmacy
In Volusia County, Florida, Michael Lomangino, a pharmacist, has been charged with stealing prescription medications from the pharmacy that employed him and then reselling those pills on the black market.
Farrah Fawcett and Ryan O’Neal’s Son Making Progress in Drug Treatment
O’Neal, the son of the late actress Farrah Fawcett and film star Ryan O’Neal has had a long and sordid history with drug abuse. He was even in jail due to his drug issues when his mother was ill and passed from cancer.
Lesbian Couples’ Fight Over Heroin Addiction Ends in Death
It’s not uncommon for heroin addiction to tear couples apart. Whether both are using or just one person, it’s difficult to remain functional and communicative when heroin is a part of the picture.
Drug Courts Proven Successful Time and Again in Suburban Illinois
Suburban Illinois is celebrating these days; numerous counties in the area have found a great deal of success rehabilitating those with drug addictions who end up committing crimes by processing them through drug court rather than criminal court.
Failed Drug Tests Lead to Job Loss
More and more employers are cracking down and expecting their employees to be drug-free. How can you help your employees to get the drug treatment they need so that they can get back to work?
Long Island Pharmacy Security Tighter Than Fort Knox
The word “fortress” is being bandied about when discussing Linden Care’s (a Syosset, New York pharmacy) latest security measures. Pharmacists in the area are looking for as much protection as possible for themselves and their employees after a series of unconnected deaths occurred when prescription drug addicts got desperate looking for their next high at . . . . Continue Reading
Domestic Violence May Have Contributed to One Man’s Cocaine Addiction
Darryl Graves’ was a cocaine dealer in Lynchburg, Virginia, and a convicted felon, so when he decided to fire a weapon in his home, he ended up with multiple firearms charges as a result, including possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, discharging a weapon in an occupied building, and attempted malicious wounding. The . . . . Continue Reading
Closure of Women’s Rehabilitation Programs Pushes Patients Toward Private Rehab
The pending closure of important Georgia drug treatment programs aimed at helping women break free from drug addiction has a number of people worried. Because the need for addiction treatment has not lessened, many are concerned about the impact to the community when help is no longer available – as well as the impact to . . . . Continue Reading
Mother Charged with Giving Her Baby Methadone
It’s not an uncommon scenario: a woman addicted to heroin realizes that she is pregnant. Unable to stop abusing heroin on her own and in fear for her baby’s life, mother seeks help from doctors. Because of the great deal of knowledge we now have about the nature of opiate addiction and its effects on . . . . Continue Reading
Crystal Meth Addiction Crosses Age Barriers
The stereotypical drug addict portrayed on TV and in the minds of most Americans is usually a white or black male under the age of 25, homeless, dangerous, and clearly identified as an addict by his criminal behavior or psychotic demeanor. Crystal meth addicts – many don’t even have a picture of what that looks . . . . Continue Reading