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In Europe, a Few Coins for a Wealth of Culture

In Europe, a Few Coins for a Wealth of Culture

Filed under: Houston Drug Addiction Help

My companion, a black Brazilian friend, found the portrayal of a caricatured, drug-addicted Houston played by a white man offensive. But there was no denying it was a riotous spectacle — and something you… Continue reading

Family Struggles for Closure in Vt. Woman's Death

Family struggles for closure in Vt. woman's death

Filed under: Drug Abuse Houston

A day after his sentencing, Norrie changed his plea to guilty on charges including being a convicted drug user in possession of a stolen gun. His lawyer didn't return a … He's being held on 48 violations… Continue reading

ASCO: Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Response to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy

ASCO: Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Response to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy

Filed under: Drug Treatment Centers Houston

This group of breast cancers tend to be more aggressive compared with other breast tumor subtypes and are more difficult to treat due to a lack of genetic targets for drug development. Researchers from the… Continue reading

Tom Oates: Packers Playing Waiting Game With Johnny Jolly

Tom Oates: Packers playing waiting game with Johnny Jolly

Filed under: Houston Drug Rehabs

… Johnny Jolly, Green Bay Packers · Johnny Jolly in court file photo. » This June 4, 2010, file photo shows Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Johnny Jolly leaving the Harris County Criminal Court Building after… Continue reading

'Charlie Brown' Actor to Serve Sentence in Rehab

'Charlie Brown' actor to serve sentence in rehab

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Robbins, 56, choked back tears as he told the judge that treatment for alcoholism and addiction to prescription medications would be a first step toward becoming “the fun-loving person” he was. He said he loved his… Continue reading

Lawyer: NY Man at Center of HIV Scare Not Positive

Lawyer: NY man at center of HIV scare not positive

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Nushawn Williams, a New York drug dealer imprisoned amid accusations he infected 13 young women with HIV in the 1990s, does not have the virus that causes AIDS, according to… Continue reading

RIP Scott Daniels: Horseshoe, Carolyn Wonderland Guitarist Dies Suddenly

RIP Scott Daniels: Horseshoe, Carolyn Wonderland Guitarist Dies Suddenly

Filed under: Houston Drug Treatment

Like many rock and rollers, Daniels had long suffered with the demons of addiction and alcohol. According … Daniels then moved on to Austin and rising star Carolyn Wonderland's band, and filled that slot for a… Continue reading

Former Hockey Tough Guy on a Concussion Crusade

Former hockey tough guy on a concussion crusade

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… reporters question in his home in suburban Dallas. Dorsett, 57, is one of at least 300 former players suing the National Football League, claiming the NFL pressured them to play with concussions and other injuries… Continue reading

Tyrann Mathieu Is a First-Round Talent, but Brings Baggage to NFL Draft

Tyrann Mathieu is a first-round talent, but brings baggage to NFL draft

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The cons are serious. Mathieu can't outrun the fact he didn't suit up for the Tigers in 2012, that he was kicked off the team before the season because of admitted drug issues.… Continue reading

Gene Discoveries May Help Osteoporosis

Gene discoveries may help osteoporosis

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This study addresses that," said lead researcher Dr Brendan Lee, a professor of molecular and human genetics at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Mutations … Knowing the specific WNT proteins involved in bone formation and maintenance gives …… Continue reading