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In easing chronic pain, marijuana may be a better choice

<p>Chronic pain is a tremendous public health problem. The Institute of Medicine estimates chronic pain <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK92521/">affects 100 million Americans at an estimated annual cost of $600 billion</a>. But the rampant use of opioids to treat chronic pain stands out as the least-defensible and most-harmful of our maltreatments. Many U.S. physicians remain resistant to this, though I would argue other options should be considered.</p>
Bill Liss

Help Desk: A Helping Hand for Mike Patterson

After saving the life of a drowning child, Michael Patterson is now in intensive care and is in need of financial assistance. The 11Alive Help Desk wants you to know how you can be part of the humanitarianism.
Bill Liss

Help Desk: Low interest rates cause homebuyers to compete in bidding wars

The 11Alive Help Desk spoke to a local realtor about reasons behind the recent spike in bidding wars among homebuyers.
Bill Liss

Help Desk: Flowery Branch Issues Boil Water Emergency

A "Boil Water Advisory" is continuing Monday (May 20) until at least 9 p.m., as the City works to reopen flooded roads and buildings. More than 7.5 inches of rain fell on the City in just 6 hours, leading to the issuance of a State of Emergency. When it comes to drinking water, Flowery Branch isn't taking any chances.
Bill Liss

Athens church fire does not slow food program

A fire overnight Monday gutted the Oconee Street First United Methodist Church, but it didn't dampen the spirit of hundreds of volunteers who serve meals to the needy every day
Bill Liss

Help Desk: Job News Atlanta hosts job fair Tuesday

The Help Desk wants you to know about the Job News Atlanta Job Fair taking place Tuesday, April 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Atlanta Perimeter located at 4386 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, GA 30341.
Bill Liss

PHOTOS | A Christmas Miracle in Ethiopia

11Alive photojournalist Stephen Boissy traveled to Harar with a native sonwhospends most of the year in metro Atlanta and the rest of his time helping heal his people back home.
Bill Liss

Send holiday greetings to hospitalized kids

Hundreds of children end up spending the holiday season hospitalized at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta each year. But this year, you can put a smile on those kids' faces.
Bill Liss

FIGHTING FOR ISAAC: Become a Supporter

There are many ways you can help Isaac find a bone marrow donor. Here's how you can help.
Bill Liss

GEMA responds to disasters quickly

When disaster strikes, one of the first responders to arrive is the Georgia Emergency Management Agency -- but homeowners often wonder just what GEMA does.
Bill Liss

Preparing for the next storm

As crews clean up the aftermath of Wednesday night's storms, others are already looking ahead to the next severe weather system.