Posts tagged bus

• Number of Teenagers Abusing ADHD Medications Is On the Rise, Study Finds

  David Mittleman | August 24, 2009 3:08 PM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: FDA & Prescription Drugs
  

  According to a study that examined calls to poison control centers nationwide, teen abuse of drugs to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), is on the rise across America. In fact,...

• Did Someone Prescribe Sam's Club a Stupid Pill? Maryland Store Passes Out Candy in Prescription Bottles

  David Mittleman | July 02, 2009 10:00 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Miscellaneous
  

  Teen prescription drug abuse is on the rise. In fact, according to a 2008 study conducted by the Partnership for a Drug-Free America, nearly one in five—that’s 4.5...

• Keeping Your Kids Safe From Substance Abuse

  David Mittleman | March 21, 2009 9:26 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Miscellaneous
  

  Drug and alcohol abuse among teenagers is alarmingly prevalent. Perhaps the most frightening aspect of this epidemic is that very few parents are aware that their children may be involved in these...

• Trends in Teen Drug Use

  David Mittleman | March 11, 2009 9:34 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: FDA & Prescription Drugs
  

  A new study released by the Partnership for a Drug-Free America has found a 25% decline in methamphetamine use and a 30% decline in marijuana use in teens. Where the Partnership found an increase,...

• City of Detroit to pay $2 Million for contributing to a death during lockup

  Timothy Smith | February 25, 2009 4:19 PM | 0 CommentsGrand Rapids, MI Category: Wrongful Death
  

  In August 2005, James Stone was arrested on a parole violation. While in lock-up/jail, he complained for over an hour about chest pains, but the City did nothing. He later had a heart attack and...

• Jackson Woman Collides With School Bus

  Devon Glass | January 15, 2009 10:04 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  A Jackson woman caused an accident when she ran her Buick into a school bus with two special needs children early Tuesday morning near Blackman Township. The children and the bus driver were not...

• Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse

  Timothy Smith | December 31, 2008 10:18 AM | 0 CommentsTraverse City, MI Category: Nursing Home & Elder Abuse
  

  Long-term analysis of nursing home quality of care has recently been completed by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This reporting substantiates the lower quality of care provided by...

• Nursing Home Neglect Results in Death

  David Mittleman | December 31, 2008 9:03 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Wrongful Death
  

  A wrongful death suit has been filed on the behalf of a 72-year-old Stillwater, Minnesota man. Dean Cole spent 21 days in the Golden Living Center Greeley before he died of extreme dehydration. Mr....

• Abusive Doctors Increase Potential For Medical Malpractice

  Devon Glass | December 04, 2008 11:49 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Medical Malpractice
  

  Most people agree it would be stressful to be a physician.

• Lawyers Play Important Role In Access To Justice

  David Mittleman | November 18, 2008 11:16 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Miscellaneous
  

  At the annual Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC) convention, Lawyer Gerry Spence gave a presentation that outlined why he believes trial lawyers are more important today than doctors. Mr....