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Utica Woman Accused Of Damaging Property During "Rage"

Kristine Bellino — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:07:34 +0000

A Utica woman faces several charges following a domestic dispute.

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Police Stop Man Thought To Be Carrying Gun, Find Man On Parole Allegedly Carrying Cocaine

Kristine Bellino — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:47:35 +0000

He is eighteen and on parole. Now he is also in police custody.

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Four Arrested In Utica Drug Bust

Gino Geruntino — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:44:35 +0000

A lengthy investigation into the sale and possession of drugs in Utica has resulted in the arrest of four people, including three teens.

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First Meth Addiction Cure Tested on Human Addicts

Keeler in the Morning — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:17:17 +0000

UCLA researchers have been testing the drug Ibudilast on meth addicts after the FDA fast-tracked human trials for the drug. It could be the first cure for methamphetamine addiction, and may also be the first non-opiate drug treatment for heroin addiction

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'Glee' Season 4: Cory Monteith Enters Rehab, Will Sit Out Season's End

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:09:58 +0000

'Glee' fans well know that the series' season 4 set out to be one of change and transition, moving several characters into the New York setting while introducing a number of additional characters back in the primary setting of Lima, Ohio. Now, as the series prepares for its endgame, with no official season 5 renewal announced, 'Glee' has made a change it did not intend. Series star Cory Monteith has entered rehab for substance abuse, but how will it affect the end of the current season?

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Speeding Leads To Arrest On Drug Charges For East Syracuse Man

Kristine Bellino — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:15:59 +0000

Drinking and driving don't mix, nor do drinking and drugging.

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Unoccupied Car In Verona Leads To Two Arrests

Gino Geruntino — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 14:37:05 +0000

Verona, NY (WIBX) - A one-car accident in Verona ended with the arrest of two people.

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UC Hosting Bath Salts Forum

Gino Geruntino — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:39:47 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Utica College is addressing the dangers of bath salts by hosting an open forum.

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Bath Salts & Beyond: Man Fights Drug With Shirt

Gino Geruntino — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 13:31:27 +0000

Central New York is known for a lot of things. Whether it be chicken riggies, half-moon cookies or being the 31st exit along the Thruway; we have an identity.

But, lately the area has encountered a new, unfortunate connection; the use of a horrifying and dangerous drug called 'bath salts

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Ten Percent Of American Adults In Rehab

Kristine Bellino — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:37:44 +0000

(WIBX) - A new study says ten percent of adult Americans consider themselves to be in recovery from drug or alcohol abuse problems.

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Madison Men Arrested For Methamphetamines

Kristine Bellino — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:53:07 +0000

Sullivan, NY (WIBX) - A routine traffic stop leads to multiple arrests and drug charges for two Madison County men.

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UPDATE: Utica Police Release Full Video Of Alleged Drug Planting [VIDEO]

Jeff Monaski — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:38:16 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Utica Police are responding to allegations of misconduct following the release of a video that some argue shows an officer planting drugs inside the vehicle of two suspects during a February, 2011 traffic stop.

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Excellus BC/BS Announces New Study On Generic Drugs

Gino Geruntino — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:04:43 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - According to a new study released by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, a small increase in the precentage of generic prescriptions filled can make a big difference for the state of New York

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Smarter Kids May Be Experimenting More with Drugs — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:30:45 +0000

A new study of 8,000 kids published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health finds those who had high IQs were more likely to use certain illicit drugs as they aged. Smarter girls in particular may tend to experiment with marijuana, cocaine, and other illicit drugs later on.

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Addiction Vaccines Will Potentially Cure Nicotine and Drug Dependencies

Nick Romano — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:10:55 +0000

Scientists in San Diego are developing new vaccines that will potentially cure addictions, allowing cigarette and drug abusers to kick their habits with a simple injection.

Dr. Kim D. Janda, a Scripps Research Institute professor, is one of the leading experts, having made addiction vaccines his main priority for the past 25 years. “We view this as an alternative or better way for some people,” he tells The New York Times in reference to rehab programs.

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