Drug Abuse

Prescription Drug Abuse: Inquest into Brockville’s fatal overdoses lays bare tale of prescription-drug … – Globe and Mail

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Inquest into Brockville's fatal overdoses lays bare tale of prescription–drug … Globe and Mail The inquest into the fatal 2008 overdoses of Ms. Bertrand's 41-year-old daughter and Ms. Toupin-Wiles's 19-year-old son has given both families a crash course in pharmacology and prescription–drug abuse. “It's been educational. … and more »

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Prescription Drug Abuse: Step Up Campaign Against Drug Abuse – Wheeling Intelligencer

Step Up Campaign Against Drug Abuse Wheeling Intelligencer "While much focus has been rightly made on the ongoing prescription drug abuse crisis in southern West Virginia and the narcotic drug problem in the Northern Panhandle, we must not allow our region … to become the next drug epidemic center," Unger … and more »

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Prescription Drug Abuse: Tomblin explores state’s drug problems – Huntington Herald Dispatch

Tomblin explores state's drug problems Huntington Herald Dispatch Dr. Michael Lewis, the cabinet secretary for the West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources, cited national sources calling prescription drug abuse the nation's fast-growing drug problem, with the Mountain State leading the way. …

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Prescription Drug Abuse: Major prescription drug bust in New Albany – WAVE

Major prescription drug bust in New Albany WAVE New Albany Police Chief Todd Bailey says prescription drug abuse is one of the biggest problems currently in the city. "Many of our small problems are a result of drug activity," said Bailey. "People who are dealing drugs and people who are using drugs … and more »

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Prescription Drug Abuse: Elizabeth Berry, PhD, Addresses New Prescription Drug Abuse Initiative

Prescription drug overdose is the fastest-growing drug problem in the country. On Tuesday, April 19, the White House announced a major new initiative, “Epidemic: Responding to America’s Prescription Drug Abuse Crisis,” the first comprehensive national program of its kind. Crouse is home to the only hospital-based chemical dependency treatment service in the region, and Elizabeth Berry, PhD, who treats patients through this service, commented on aspects of the new proposal.

Prescription Drug Abuse: Wheat Ridge doctor faces charges for alleged ‘pill mill’
WHEAT RIDGE (DP) – Ryan Lujan, 23, an award-winning athlete, died on the bathroom floor. Derek Mefford, 28, a father of two boys, was found by his 10-year-old son. Daryl Mattox, 41, was slumped over his couch.
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Prescription Drug Abuse: ‘Smartie parties’ common among Ontario teens
Teenagers call them “Smartie parties.”
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