Drug Abuse

Ashley Reeb: Long sentences fail to address causes of drug abuse
Perhaps ironic is not a strong enough word to describe Radel's arrest when considering his recent vote to mandate drug tests for welfare recipients. This vote is representative of a stubborn and grossly outdated perspective on drug use in society that …
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Rise in prescription drug abuse among youth cause for concern
The 2013 Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey (OSDUHS) of more than 10,000 students found that one in eight reported taking a prescription opioid pain medication recreationally in the past year. About one in 10 said they'd used stimulant drugs …
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