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Art Callaham: Addicted to books; hopeful for Hub City
I’m an addict. There I’ve said it. I’m addicted to several things, but the one I’m talking about in this column is books. I am a voracious reader and that costs me money, time, a broader behind and a larger girth. None of the costs...Tags: Morgan Freeman, Arts and Culture, Psychotherapy, John Grisham, Bernard Cornwell
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Some see playing the lottery as gambling that could fuel addiction
caleb.calhoun@herald-mail.comFor many people who bought Powerball tickets before Wednesday night’s $587.5 million drawing, two bucks might seem like a small investment. For some, that’s what it is, but others see playing the lottery as gambling that, in some cases,...Tags: Super Bowl, Services and Shopping, Christianity, Lifestyle and Leisure, Powerball Lottery
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When use becomes abuse: Drug abuse is on the rise and most people can find a stash in their own homes
chrisc@herald-mail.comThe newest drug-abuse trend is a bit of a shocker. The drug is legal, and it's found in more than half the homes in the United States. Abuse is so widespread, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention classifies it as an epidemic. Abusers...Tags: OxyContin (drug), Heart Disease, Health and Medical Professionals, Hospitals and Clinics, Alcohol Addiction
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Guitarist Ronnie Earl says he wants to bring positive energy to Blues Fest
amyc@herald-mail.comBlues guitarist Ronnie Earl said he is counting the days until his performance next month at the 17th annual Western Maryland Blues Fest. His Saturday, June 2, appearance will mark his first in Hagerstown. "I usually take an air trip every year to a...Tags: Entertainment, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Arts and Culture, Theater, Entertainment Events
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Medical license of Community Free Clinic founder suspended over prescription practices
heather.keels@herald-mail.comThe medical license of celebrated Hagerstown physician and Community Free Clinic founder Dr. Martin W. Gallagher Jr. was suspended April 17 over concerns about his prescription of narcotics to addicts, but the suspension was lifted eight days later, state...Tags: OxyContin (drug), Health and Medical Professionals, Justice System, Hospitals and Clinics, General Practitioners
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Financial infidelity can be as damaging as an affair
marieg@herald-mail.comSome will lie about their earnings. Others will siphon money from joint accounts. Then, there are those who create elaborate schemes to cover up gambling addictions and thousands of dollars of debt. Having an affair isn't the only form of cheating that...Tags: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Adultery, Crime Victims, Economy, Business and Finance, Finance
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Letters to the Editor - Aug. 8
Be aware of addictions that can take control of your life To the editor: I’m 88 years old now and in good health and glad I was able to quit smoking cigarettes at age 35. I think addiction to anything in life is something that happens to a person...Tags: Health, Elections, Politics, Behavioral Conditions, Quitting Smoking
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'The Super Bowl is a great excuse for a compulsive gambler to gamble'
dan.dearth@herald-mail.comWith the Super Bowl between the Green Bay Packers and the Pittsburgh Steelers set for Sunday, a lot of people will make bets, some friendly, some serious. Larry Stouter, owner of the Catoctin Counseling Center at 228 E. Washington St. in Hagerstown,...Tags: Drugs and Medicines, Green Bay Packers, Football, Lifestyle and Leisure, Substance Abuse
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Addiction Bistro serves gluten-free fried chicken, cupcakes and more
This year I think we’ll break our Father's Day habit of staying close to home and take my husband to the Addiction Bistro, a little café on La Cienega Boulevard that serves burgers and sausages, chili and ice cream. I found the Addiction Bistro...
Tags: Mustard, Ketchup, Chicken, Lifestyle and Leisure, Sausages
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Lax oversight allows felons to counsel addicts, report finds
California's lax rules governing who can work as substance abuse counselors have allowed sex offenders and other felons to treat addicts with little to no scrutiny by the state, according to a report by the Senate Office of Oversight and Outcomes released...Tags: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Criminals, Crime, Law and Justice, Behavioral Conditions, Substance Abuse
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Tenn. hospital on front lines of US pill epidemic, treating babies born dependent on drugs
Associated PressKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — He's less than two weeks old, but he shows the telltale signs of a baby agitated and in pain: an open sore on his chin where he's rubbed the skin raw, along with a scratch on his left check. He suffers from so many tremors...Tags: OxyContin (drug), Alprazolam (drug), Health and Medical Professionals, Medical Specialization, Hospitals and Clinics
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Anne Arundel County health briefs
Rabies prevention The Department of Health offers information on how to prevent the spread of rabies and what to do in the event of exposure. Rabies is most often seen in raccoons, bats, foxes and skunks. Information: 410-222-7168 or visit aahealth.org....Tags: Health and Medical Professionals, Hospitals and Clinics, Endometriosis, Suboxone (drug), Physical Conditions
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