Drug Addiction in the News

Drug Addiction: Feds Arrest Ten in First-Ever ‘Bath Salts’ Bust
Ten people were arrested on Tuesday by federal agents and charged in the first-ever federal prosecution dealing with “bath salts,” a dangerous new designer drug that has been linked to emergency room visits and deaths across the country. The Drug Enforcement Administration said a Seattle-area supplier led the ring, and shipped the “bath salts” to a handful of New York City head shops. The bust …
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Drug Addiction: Multi-pronged strategy can combat drugs: Sibal
India needs a multi-pronged approach to fight drug abuse, which has destroyed many civilisations in the past, Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Kapil Sibal said here Sunday.
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Drug Addiction: Former drug users celebrate abstinence
A traditional garden party was held to mark the 27th anniversary of a drug and alcohol addiction service in Marylebone. Beats, burgers and bunting all featured at the annual party for people who have turned their lives around with the help of the Core Trust, in Lisson Grove.
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Drug Addiction: McLean County seeks grant for probation programs
BLOOMINGTON – Participants in two specialized probation programs could receive more help if McLean County’s bid for a three-year $ 400,000 grant is successful.
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Drug Addiction: Methadone Effects : Methadone Effects on the Cardiovascular System

The effects of methadone on the cardiovascular system are similar to the effects of alcohol or other central nervous system depressants, and it often results in labored breathing. Discover how too much methadone can cause seizures and death with help from a licensed mental health counselor in this free video on methadone and drug addiction.
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