Lawrence Memorial Hospital provides $7.1 million in free community services

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Lawrence Memorial Hospital reported last month that it provided $7.1 million in free community services in 2009.

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When complementary is conflicting

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COMPLEMENTARY medicine can help many problems, but its important to be aware of potential interactions with prescription medication.

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Crack Addiction: the Effects of Cocaine Hydrochloride

The chemical cocaine hydrochloride is commonly known as crack. There are users who chemically process cocaine in order to eradicate the hydrochloride. This procedure is called “freebasing” and makes the drug more potent. “Crack” is a hard form of freebased cocaine. It is named “crack” because it snaps and cracks when heated and smoked. Since crack is a ready form of freebased cocaine, the user does not have to buy the equipment associated with freebasing. Crack is most often packaged in plastic bags and sold in small quantities, usually 300-500mg or enough for two to three inhalations.

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NARSAD’s “Healthy Minds Across America” Brings Science to Families

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On Saturday, April 24, 2010, families throughout New York City will have a rare opportunity to learn about new breakthroughs and emerging treatments in mental health from some of the nation’s best and brightest mental health researchers. The NYU Child Study Center of NYU Langone Medical Center will join more than 40 other institutions nationwide to partner with NARSAD in presenting its “Healthy …

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