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Heroin Use On The Rise In Md.
Maryland is among several states around the country that have seen an increase in heroin use as many addicts shift from more costly and harder-to-get prescription opiates to a cheaper alternative. Here's a look at what's happening in the state. Drug Abuse Statistics – Yahoo News Search Results

Health, government officials seek solutions on drug addiction
TWO SEPARATE EVENTS FOCUSING ON DRUG ABUSE WERE HELD TODAY. IT IS HARD TO BELIEVE, BUT NEW HAMPSHIRE HAS SOME OF THE HIGHEST RATES OF ADDICTION IN THE UNITED STATES. THOSE CLOSE TO THE ISSUE SAY THERE …
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Despite Obamacare, a gaping hole in addiction treatment
"We don't have enough capacity right now," said Becky Vaughn, executive director of State Associations of Addiction Services in Washington. More than 23 million Americans needed treatment for an alcohol or drug problem in 2012 but only 11% received it, …
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A look at heroin abuse in Colorado
DENVER (AP) – 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. A look at what's happening in Colorado: THE PROBLEM: An estimated 5.1 percent of the state's population abused … Drug Abuse Statistics – Yahoo News Search Results

'We're all paying:' Heroin spreads misery in US
Some states, including Washington, are seeing an increase 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

America's New Drug Policy Landscape
The public appears ready for a truce in the long-running war on drugs. A national survey by the Pew Research Center finds that 67% of Americans say that the government should focus more on providing treatment for those who use illegal drugs such as …
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State's heroin troubles bring call to action
During a meeting at the Salem Police station, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen and state, local law and health officials addressed the Granite State's increasing heroin problem. Drug Abuse Statistics – Yahoo News Search Results

“National Take-Back Day”: Ridding Your Home Of Unsecured Prescription … – Forbes

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"National Take-Back Day": Ridding Your Home Of Unsecured Prescription … Forbes According to recent studies, rates of prescription drug abuse in the US has reached epidemic proportions. More US citizens (nearly 6.8 million) currently abuse prescription drugs than the number of those using heroin, cocaine, inhalants and LSD … 04/26: Drug Take Back at Rec CenterNRVN News all 41 news articles »

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Youths attend drug abuse forum – Pueblo Chieftain

Youths attend drug abuse forum Pueblo Chieftain Jonathan Judge, program director with Rise Above Colorado, handled much of the presentation and presented the children with some startling statistics regarding prescription drug abuse. He said nearly 30 percent of Colorado's 12th-graders have taken a …

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