Lee Bodkin: You Shouldn't Be Shocked by Philip Seymour Hoffman's Death

Published February 16, 2014

Lee Bodkin: You shouldn't be shocked by Philip Seymour Hoffman's death
Prescription drugs are now one of the leading killers of teens in the United States. Teens typically start with … Relapse is likely; statistics show that 90 percent of opiate addicts will relapse within the first year after completing a traditional …
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Opiates, a love story
As part of an ongoing series about opiate addiction on the Island, John met with The Times to share his journey into the abyss, his repeated attempts to climb out, and the daily challenges, and victories, in his recovery. John B. is not his real name …
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Age of first drug use in UAE declining
“The average relapse rate is about 50 to 60 per cent, which is normal. We have treated many patients who have relapsed five to six times, so it is important for addicts to understand that there is always hope and they should seek help,” Dr Al Marzouqi …
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