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Ohio sees record high heroin overdose deaths
Heroin abuse. WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) – The Ohio Department of Health released new statistics on heroin-related deaths, and the number jumped by nearly 40 percent from 2011 to 2012. The state says 680 … that they regularly use,” said Dyer. Dyer said what …
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Tranquiliser abuse
Commenting on the statistics, head of Anti-drug Association KENTHEA Dr Kyriacos Veresies said the authorities should be concerned that abuse of prescription drugs including Ativan, Clonotril, Vallium, and Xanax is rated at 11% among Cypriot secondary …
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Scioto County placed 2nd highest in state drug-deaths
The other statistics reveal that 389 deaths in the state in 2012 involved other unspecified drugs with 1,016 involving multiple drugs. “Ohio's making a difference against prescription drug abuse because so many people have come together at the local …
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REGION: State police among law enforcement agencies doing National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
WASHTENAW COUNTY — Michigan State Police, among other local law enforcement agencies, is partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration for National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 26. Prescription Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

Work Comp Leader to Deliver Industry Insight on Prescription Drug Abuse at National Rx Drug Abuse Summit
The merged entity of Progressive Medical and PMSI, a workers’ compensation specialty services company, will share insight on the issue of prescription drug abuse in the workers’ compensation system at the National Rx Drug Abuse Summit, April 22-24, 2014, in Atlanta. (PRWeb April 18, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/04/prweb11776529.htm Prescription Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

Porsha Williams Mug Shot: Most Glamorous Booking Photo Ever!
Kenya, who called 911 after the incident, also goaded Porsha with attacks on her broken marriage to the point where the former Mrs. Kordell Stewart cracked. As the trailer shows, Kenya used props: a scepter and a bullhorn to ridicule her reality show …
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Five are selected for medalist level
ANNE FAHY CURTIN of Valatie has cared for victims of domestic abuse and their loved ones since her retirement six years ago as a lawyer for the state. She founded Healing a Woman's Soul, … Originally from Kenya, she has led the school's Red Cross …
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YOVASO Club at JRHS prescription drug abuse prevention campaign and drug … – Roanoke Times

YOVASO Club at JRHS prescription drug abuse prevention campaign and drug … Roanoke Times The JRHS YOVASO club (Youth of Virginia Speak Out), in partnership with RAYSAC (Roanoke Area Youth Substance Abuse Coalition) is engaging in a prescription drug abuse awareness campaign. Now through Saturday April 26th, you can stop by … and more »

Prescription Drug Abuse – Google News

Chico councilmember admits to prescription drug abuse – Action News Now

Chico councilmember admits to prescription drug abuse Action News Now Just before Tuesday night's city council meeting, Councilwomen Mary Goloff made the announcement that she's been seeking rehabilitation treatment for her addiction to prescription medication. "On February 27th, with the support of my family and my …

Prescription Drug Abuse – Google News

Missoula events spotlight prescription drug abuse among youth – The Missoulian    Read more...

Corpus Christi TX Alcohol Drug Rehab Launches Residential Treatment Program
People that go into residential treatment are waving the white flag, admitting drugs no longer help them get through life on a daily basis. These adults and adolescents seek a solution to their problem. They want their cravings for marijuana, heroin …
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New Best Drug Rehabilitation Blog Post Asks: What are the Most Addictive …
“Many people still believe that drug abuse and drug addiction only refer to illicit drugs, such as cocaine, heroin and so on,” commented Best Drug Rehabilitation's CEO Per Wickstrom. “However, there is a prescription drug abuse problem happening in our …
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YOVASO Club at JRHS prescription drug abuse prevention campaign and drug … – Roanoke Times

YOVASO Club at JRHS prescription drug abuse prevention campaign and drug … Roanoke Times The JRHS YOVASO club (Youth of Virginia Speak Out), in partnership with RAYSAC (Roanoke Area Youth Substance Abuse Coalition) is engaging in a prescription drug abuse awareness campaign. Now through Saturday April 26th, you can stop by … and more »

Prescription Drug Abuse – Google News

Chico councilmember admits to prescription drug abuse – Action News Now

Chico councilmember admits to prescription drug abuse Action News Now Just before Tuesday night's city council meeting, Councilwomen Mary Goloff made the announcement that she's been seeking rehabilitation treatment for her addiction to prescription medication. "On February 27th, with the support of my family and my …

Prescription Drug Abuse – Google News

Police to conduct prescription drug pickup – Elko Daily Free Press    Read more...