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Humana Posts 18 Percent Profit Increase

Humana posts 18 percent profit increase

Filed under: Drug Rehab Centers Houston

(AP) — Humana Inc. said Wednesday its second-quarter profit rose by 18 percent, beating Wall Street forecasts, as the health insurer reported broad performance gains led by climbing enrollment in its Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plans …… Continue reading

Pope Francis Speaks Against Drug Liberalization

Pope Francis speaks against drug liberalization

Filed under: Houston Drug Treatment

In a speech in Rio de Janeiro to inaugurate a drug-treatment wing at the Saint Francis hospital, the pontiff called drug trafficking a "scourge," saying that it "favors violence and sows the seeds of suffering and death." He said… Continue reading

10 Things to Know for Today

10 Things to Know for Today

Filed under: Drug Abuse Houston

Prosecutors will give more details today about the years of sexual and psychological abuse of three women held by Ariel Castro. 2. HOW NSA ACCESSED MILLIONS OF PHONE RECORDS. The Obama administration disclosed the agency's "chain analysis" …
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A Look at the Stations of the Cross

A look at the Stations of the Cross

Filed under: Drug Addiction Help Houston

In the version of the Stations of the Cross that Francis was participating in, the mediations were composed to reflect the concerns and issues facing young people, such as drug addiction, premarital sex, abortion, and the… Continue reading

Yankees Say a-Rod Won't Rejoin Team in Texas

Yankees say A-Rod won't rejoin team in Texas

Filed under: Drug Rehabs Houston

Instead, he will remain on the disabled list and go back to Tampa, Fla., "for rest and treatment," the Yankees said in a statement issued before their game against the Boston Red Sox on Sunday night. "He's… Continue reading

No Bond for 'Just for Jesus' Pastor

No bond for 'Just for Jesus' pastor

Filed under: Houston Drug Treatment

There is no bond for "Just for Jesus" founder James Bertrand. Bertrand has been ordered held without bond with a special condition that he enter drug treatment, according to Holly Carter, Calcasieu Parish District Attorney's Office spokeswoman …… Continue reading

More Tests Needed for Cause of Monteith's Death

More tests needed for cause of Monteith's death

Filed under: Houston Drug Addiction Help

Monteith's passing recalls the lives of Heath Ledger, Corey Haim and River Phoenix—actors who battled substance abuse and died in their 20s and 30s. Monteith talked bluntly about struggling with addiction since he was a teenager,… Continue reading

Kan. Colonoscopy Patients Urged to Get Blood Tests

Kan. colonoscopy patients urged to get blood tests

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Should an infection turn up that is connected to the procedure, the hospital said it will provide treatment free of charge. Endoscopes … He has pleaded not guilty to 14 counts of stealing and tampering with controlled… Continue reading

Green Energy Companies Accused of Ripping Off Poor, Minority Customers

Green energy companies accused of ripping off poor, minority customers

Filed under: Drug Abuse Houston

“Clearly, the problem is wider than just one provider,” Sandra Mattavous-Frye, the people's counsel, told the Post. “This is a big issue. There should be an industry-wide investigation.” Many of those complaints — 29 this… Continue reading

The Final Countdown: In Which We Explain 'Arrested Development' Episodes

The Final Countdown: In which we explain 'Arrested Development' Episodes

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Synopsis: During Spring Break in Newport, Michael takes his mother to rehab only to need her to handle Kitty when she kidnaps George Sr.; Maeby tries to learn authentic college lingo for her movie;… Continue reading