Peyton Siva Brings Blessings, Not Burdens, to Louisville

Peyton Siva brings blessings, not burdens, to Louisville

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Before he found Cage and the church, Peyton had watched his father sink into a world of drugs, addiction and prison. At 13, a desperate Peyton borrowed his … "He put it in terms I could understand — basketball-related terms — to really help me out …
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Drug May Help Women Who Quit Smoking Avoid Weight Gain

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Researchers analyzed two earlier studies that compared the quit rates and weight gain among heavy smokers who received either naltrexone — a drug used to treat addiction — or an inactive placebo, along with a nicotine patch and weekly counseling …
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Nearly 9 Million People in Russia are Drug Addicts According to a Federal

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The head of Russia's Federal Drug Control Service told a news conference in Moscow on Thursday that the number of Russians who regularly take illicit drugs is close to 9 million, RIA Novosti reports. “About 8.8 million Russians are drug addicts and …
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Exclusive Interview: A Mother's Struggle with Drug Addiction

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Parents have a very important role in helping their kids live a drug-free life, but what happens if they are the ones who couldn't escape the lure of addiction? Sylvia Yates, co-author of the book Hooked But Not Hopeless: Escaping the Lure of Addiction …
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