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Monday, April 29, 2013  Health professionals and local businesses in Syracuse react to proposed legislation which would raise the smoking age limit to 21 in New York state.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  The number of babies born addicted to pain killers has been spiking since 2005. A task force on Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome recently met at Florida's Cape Coral Hospital to put potential solutions into action.

Thursday, October 11, 2012  A panel of experts at the Fayetteville YMCA spoke to parents Thursday night about teen drug use.

Friday, June 29, 2012  Seven years ago, Auburn resident Aaron Hilmerson was homeless and addicted to drugs. Today, thanks to charitable organization The Rescue Mission, Aaron holds a managerial job at a local hospital and - as of this week - is a proud homeowner.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  Authorities say a northern New York postmaster stole more than $51,000 in money orders to feed a heroin addiction.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012  Prescription painkiller use hasn't just increased in recent years, it has spiked. In New York alone, painkiller sales went up 519% from 2000 to 2010.  The drugs relieve extreme pain, but they can also be highly addictive.

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Sunday, December 25, 2011  Jimmy Tortorelli knows first hand the power of the volunteers at the Rescue Mission.  As a recovering addict and alcoholic -- Tortorelli credits them with saving his life.

Monday, November 14, 2011  In a sea of stress with more responsibilities at work and home these days, more and more people are turning to Xanaxnto treat their anxiety.

Tuesday, April 19, 2011  Online poker players across the country have been dealt a losing hand.  The federal government has started cracking down on the three largest online poker websites for fraud.

Sunday, September 05, 2010  Syracuse Behavioral Healthcare celebrates helping with abuse, addiction and behavioral issues.

Sunday, March 07, 2010  First step: admitting the problem by recognizing signs

Friday, February 19, 2010  Out of sight for almost three months, Tiger Woods will be back for a day.

Friday, January 30, 2009  Government medical advisers Friday recommended a ban on Darvon, a prescription medicine that's been used to treat pain for more than 50 years but left a trail of problems such as addiction and suicide.