11/30/2003: Lawrence Taylor

11/30/2003: Lawrence Taylor – In 2003, football legend Lawrence Taylor revealed to Mike Wallace the depths of his drug addiction and how crack and cocaine nearly ruined his life.

Saunders: Jon Embree firing still hot topic on Denver sports radio

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The NFL really needs an uplifting television story. And "Still Standing: The Earl Campbell Story" graphically provides that need. NFL fans have watched numerous reports of drug abuse among players, ongoing worries about concussions and "Bountygate" in …
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Who can it be now?

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Throughout 2008, Wadi's stories became increasingly outlandish, his demands for money more urgent: there were helicopters to be hired, bribes to be paid, reconnaissance missions to be undertaken, all of it on Hogan's tab. At one stage, Hogan paid for …
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Endo Pharmceutical Sues FDA, Claiming Safety Concerns: Protecting its Pain …

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The legal maneuvering comes now that Endo sells a tamper-resistant version of Opana ER and the drugmaker wants the FDA to approve abbreviated new drug applications that contain data and information demonstrating any proposed ANDA is “similarly … Last …
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Drug Addicted Military Vets Illustrate Failure of War on Drugs

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According to statistics provided by the Justice for Vets advocacy program, 81 percent of veterans who had contact with police or a court officer had a substance abuse problem before their incarceration. And more than a third of the veterans were …
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