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Scripps in the News | October 2, 2014

Rare Syndrome Has Links to Pot Use

Scripps Health gastroenterologist, Dr. Anna Maria Crissien-Martinez on rare disorder linked to marijuana use.
A Scripps gastroenterology fellow co-authored a paper about a rare disorder linked to marijuana use, and was interviewed for a U-T story on the disorder.
Scripps in the News | July 16, 2014

CDC Issues New Guidelines on Alcohol

New CDC study provides sobering facts about alcohol consumption in men vs. women.
The CDC released new guidelines that define heavy drinking after finding that one in 10 deaths among adults, ages 20-64, is linked to alcohol consumption.
Scripps in the News | July 16, 2014

Suicide, Drugs Overdose Reach Record Levels

San Diego County Medical Examiner reports on suicide and drug overdoses.
Suicides and prescription drug overdose continue to be the leading causes of death in cases investigated by the San Diego County Medical Examiner.
Scripps in the News | February 6, 2014

Heroin Use on the Rise

Nancy Knott, an interventionalist and counselor at the Scripps Alcohol & Drug Treatment Program, speaks about heroin use in San Diego.
A Scripps interventionalist and counselor at the Scripps Alcohol & Drug Treatment Program spoke to local media about increased heroin use in San Diego.
Scripps in the News | November 19, 2012

Tips for Staying Sober During the Holidays

Enjoy a sober holiday. Get tips from Scripps Health provider in local news blog.
If the holiday season makes refusing alcohol and staying sober more challenging than usual, try these techniques.
Scripps in the News | July 19, 2012

Heroin Becoming a Deadly Addiction in San Diego

Nancy Knott, a counselor at the Scripps Treatment Program, discusses the heroin epidemic with Scripps Howard News Service.
Scripps in the News | June 11, 2012

San Diego County Seeing Increase in Heroin Addiction

Scripps Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program was featured on NBC 7 regarding rise in heroin abuse in San Diego.
Scripps in the News | March 11, 2012

Heroin Addiction on the Rise in San Diego

The Scripps Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program talked to 10 News about the alarming rise in heroin addiction in San Diego.
Scripps in the News | February 13, 2012

The Dangers of Synthetic Drugs

As seen on CBS Channel 8, a Scripps treatment counselor explains what parents should look out for when it comes to teens experimenting with "bath salts."
Scripps in the News | December 19, 2010

Scripps Counselor Discusses the Holidays and Sober Living

Addiction counselor Nancy Knott shares tips on KPRI on how to enjoy the holidays while staying committed to the holidays.