Drug Abuse

Lawmakers talk drug abuse care options
BOSTON – Lawmakers joined with representatives from several state agencies Wednesday to share their concerns about the growing addiction problem in Massachusetts, discussing a range of options and problems from civil commitments to better treatment …
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Drug death at music fest: Anti-crime activist answers 5 questions
We must be prepared to ensure the fight against drugs is taken seriously because the current low amount of enforcement to monitor this problem is not enough. Q: The consumption of the many kinds of drugs especially at concerts and events is nothing new …
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Sen. Casey rallies for bill to combat prescription drug abuse
U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) thinks so. He rallied support Wednesday for a bill aimed at stopping the abuse. According to Casey, Pennsylvania is third in the country for heroin use. What does that have to do with the prescription drug bill? "We know …
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