Archive for the ‘Drug Abuse Statistics’ Category
Boston Officials Announce Prescription Drug Take-Back Program to Combat Drug … – MassLive.com
Boston officials announce prescription drug take-back program to combat drug … – MassLive.com
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Boston officials announce prescription drug take-back program to combat drug …
MassLive.com Recent state statistics show an upward trend in heroin abuse in the state. A hit of heroin, a cheap alternative to expensive prescription drugs, can go for as little as $ 5 on the street. Certain prescription drugs can be priced somewhere in the … Mass. to hold prescription 'Take Back Day' to curb abuse Officials urge residents to turn in unneeded prescription drugs State Officials Promote National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day |
Drug Abuse Statistics – Google News
Insurers prodded to cover early addiction services – Bennington Banner
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Insurers prodded to cover early addiction services
Bennington Banner Preventing addiction is the cheapest and most effective way to curb drug abuse in Vermont, health officials say, but they are struggling with the fact that insurance doesn't cover those costs. Early screening – to catch drug dependence early — and … |
5 Things to Know About Heroin Use, Getting Help
5 things to know about heroin use, getting help
The number of past-year heroin users in the U.S. has risen from 373,000 in 2007 to 669,000 in 2012, according to the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, or SAMHSA. U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder recently described the problem as "an urgent and growing public health crisis," as he called for more first responders to carry an antidote that can reverse the effects … Drug Abuse Statistics – Yahoo News Search Results
'We're all paying:' Heroin spreads misery in US
On a beautiful Sunday last October, Detective Dan Douglas stood in a suburban Minnesota home and looked down at a lifeless 20-year-old – a needle mark in his arm, a syringe in his pocket. It didn't take long for Douglas to realize that the man, fresh out of treatment, was his second heroin overdose that day. Drug Abuse Statistics – Yahoo News Search Results
Don't Stand Idly by Whilst Legal Highs Ruin Teenage Lives
Don't Stand Idly By Whilst Legal Highs Ruin Teenage Lives
Now in its thirtieth year of operations, TOUGHLOVE has helped tens of thousands of New Zealand parents cope with the trauma of unacceptable teen behaviour through Support Group participation. Parents of teenagers using legal highs are … Support Group …
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Heroin use issues are hitting the middle class
The number of past-year heroin users in the U.S. has risen from 373,000 in 2007 to 669,000 in 2012, according to the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, or SAMHSA. 2. OVERDOSE DEATHS WORRY DOJ. Overdose deaths involving …
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Myanmar's 'refugees of the mind'
"There aren't so many drugs here. They study and they are happier," Pastor Johan says. Every week, the pastor preaches to this small group of mostly young Lisu who have come to get away from the problems back home, hoping to find economic opportunity …
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Boston Officials Announce Prescription Drug Take-Back Program to Combat Drug … – MassLive.com
Boston officials announce prescription drug take-back program to combat drug … – MassLive.com
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Boston officials announce prescription drug take-back program to combat drug …
MassLive.com Recent state statistics show an upward trend in heroin abuse in the state. A hit of heroin, a cheap alternative to expensive prescription drugs, can go for as little as $ 5 on the street. Certain prescription drugs can be priced somewhere in the … Mass. to hold prescription 'Take Back Day' to curb abuse Officials urge residents to turn in unneeded prescription drugs State Officials Promote National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day |
Drug Abuse Statistics – Google News
Healthcare Reform Brings Expansion to Drug & Alcohol Treatment Industry – Insurance Journal
A Look at Heroin Abuse in Colorado
A Look At Heroin Abuse In Colorado
Some states, including Colorado, are reporting a rise in heroin use as many addicts shift from more costly and harder-to-get prescription opiates to this cheaper alternative. Drug Abuse Statistics – Yahoo News Search Results
'We're all paying:' Heroin spreads misery in US
On a beautiful Sunday last October, Detective Dan Douglas stood in a suburban Minnesota home and looked down at a lifeless 20-year-old – a needle mark in his arm, a syringe in his pocket. It didn't take long for Douglas to realize that the man, fresh out of treatment, was his second heroin overdose that day. Drug Abuse Statistics – Yahoo News Search Results
Heroin Use Taking a Toll on Pennsylvania
Heroin use taking a toll on Pennsylvania
Deb Beck of the Drug and Alcohol Service Providers Organization says the current rise in heroin use appears to differ from previous patterns. “Heroin prevalence would come and go and then simmer back down again,” Beck said. “I'm not sure that's going …
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A look at heroin use, deaths in some US states
With heroin use rising across the U.S., The Associated Press queried state health departments, medical examiner's offices and law enforcement agencies across the nation for statistics related to use, overdoses and treatment to obtain a more detailed …
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