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Study touts treating heroin addicts with heroin

If treating heroin addicts by giving them heroin seems counterintuitive, having the government fund that addiction to the tune of more than $22,000 per patient per year comes across as downright radical.

How long does it take for a once-addicted brain to heal?

Because of the complexity of this viewer question, three of CNNHealth's expert doctors are offering advice. Last week, Diet and Fitness expert Dr. Melina Jampolis had ideas for gaining weight in a healthy way. Yesterday, Dr. Jennifer Shu offered information about concerns for a baby born to an addicted woman. Today, Mental Health expert Dr. Charles Raison weighs in.

How can I help my pregnant, addicted daughter?

Because of the complexity of this viewer question, three of CNNHealth's expert doctors are offering advice. Last week, Diet and Fitness expert Dr. Melina Jampolis had ideas for gaining weight in a healthy way. Today, Dr. Jennifer Shu offers information about concerns for a baby born to an addicted woman. Watch for insights Tuesday from Mental Health expert Dr. Charles Raison.

How can I help my heroin-addicted daughter gain weight?

Because of the complexity of this viewer question, three of CNNHealth's expert doctors are offering their advice. Read insights from Living Well expert Dr. Jennifer Shu here. Check back Tuesday for thoughts from Mental Health expert Dr. Charles Raison.

Mom of jailed Briton: 'My world is crumbling like a pack of cards'

Jane Orobator lives in a small house in Dublin, Ireland. She's a full time psychology student at Trinity college and she is single-handedly raising 3 girls aged 9 to 14. Their smiling faces are framed in photos on the walls at home -- the only ornaments in an otherwise sparsely decorated house.

People.com: Redmond O'Neal Pleads Not Guilty to Heroin Charge

The troubled son of ailing Farrah Fawcett and actor Ryan O'Neal remains in custody

People.com: Redmond O'Neal Formally Charged with Heroin Possession

The son of Ryan O'Neal and Farrah Fawcett has his bail set at $75,000

Time.com: Afghanistan: NATO Mulls Expanding Drug Role

The United States will push NATO allies to order their troops to target Afghanistan's thriving heroin trade in a bid to stem the flow of drug money to the widening insurgency

Woman, 74, accused of smuggling heroin in luggage

A 74-year-old woman faces charges of smuggling heroin after $180,000 worth of the drug was found in her luggage Friday when she arrived at Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport, authorities said.

People.com: Brad Renfro Dies at 25

Actor Brad Renfro has died at age 25, PEOPLE has confirmed.

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