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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 | March 5, 2012
Scripps Cardiologist Weighs in on Statin Debate
Cholesterol-lowering statins might be doing more harm than good in some patients, cautions Eric Topol, MD, in an Op-Ed in the New York Times.
Scripps in the News | March 1, 2012
Stem Cells May Hold Promise for Severe Heart Disease
Richard Schatz, MD, director of cell therapy at Scripps Clinic, explains the potential of stem cell therapy for severe heart disease.
Scripps in the News | February 27, 2012
Addiction Expert Notes Rising Heroin Use
As seen on CBS Channel 8, a Scripps treatment counselor discusses an alarming rise in people switching from time-release Oxycontin to heroin.
Scripps in the News | February 13, 2012
Bath Salts: The Newest Designer Drug
A Scripps treatment counselor explains the effects of the latest synthetic or “designer” drug to become popular with teens and young adults: bath salts.
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 | February 7, 2012
Dr. Eric Topol Discusses His New Book, "The Creative Destruction of Medicine"
Scripps Health Chief Academic Officer Eric Topol, MD, talked to KPBS Radio about his book “The Creative Destruction of Medicine.”
Scripps in the News | February 1, 2012
Wall Street Journal Reviews New Book by Scripps Physician Executive
The Wall Street Journal reviews the new book “The Creative Destruction of Medicine,” by Scripps Health Chief Academic Officer Eric Topol, MD.
Scripps in the News | January 26, 2012
Scripps Opens Palm Springs-Area Organ Transplant Clinic
Scripps Health has opened a clinic in Rancho Mirage to care for kidney, pancreas and liver transplant patients.
Scripps in the News | January 26, 2012
Scripps Purchases New Medical Office Building in Oceanside
Scripps Health has purchased a new medical office building for Scripps Coastal Medical Center in Oceanside.