Addicted Health-Care Workers on Rise, Says Retired Nurse

Addicted health-care workers on rise, says retired nurse

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A retired New Brunswick nurse believes a growing number of health-care professionals are struggling with drug addiction. Brenda Smith of Saint John is speaking out about her own prescription drug addiction in the hopes her story will inspire others to …
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Civil case kicks off with allegations of singer's drug abuse

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"My client was made a scapegoat for drug abuse and erratic behaviour of Britney Spears," Schleimer told the jury, most of whom knew of the singer but hadn't followed her career or personal troubles. Schleimer claimed Spears favoured amphetamines and …
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