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Prescription drug abuse affects Central Michigan – Gladwin County Record

Prescription drug abuse affects Central Michigan Gladwin County Record GLADWIN COUNTY – Every day, 2,500 teenagers nationwide use a prescription drug to get high for the first time. They are accessing these drugs in the comfort of home; it can be as easy as opening a cupboard, drawer, or medicine cabinet. In central … and more »

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Bills could aid drug abuse fight – Huntington Herald Dispatch

Bills could aid drug abuse fight Huntington Herald Dispatch HUNTINGTON — Two bills pending in the W.Va. House of Delegates would add new tools in the fight against prescription drug abuse if passed before the legislative session adjourns April 13, according to Sen. Evan Jenkins, D-Cabell. Senate Bills 10 and … and more »

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Helping Patients Sleep Better: California Poppy
In recent years, researchers have discovered a proven, natural alternative to narcotic and other analgesic drugs for relief of night pain and night pain-associated insomnia. Individuals with acute or chronic pain know that pain is intensified during … Read more on Dynamic Chiropractic

NRO Contributor Downplays Effect Of Sexual Assault On Homeless Veterans
Responding to a New York Times article that profiled female veterans who had been victims of sexual abuse and fell into homelessness, Mac Donald offered the "tentative alternative hypothesis" that some of these women, regardless of whether they were … Read more on Media Matters for America (blog)

Turning Lives Around – 2006 – Video highlighting the services of DAAC: Drug Abuse Alternatives Center specializes in treatment for alcohol and other drug dependencies.

Drug Abuse: Fresh Ideas To Fight Off Drug Abuse
Sayre, PA (WBNG Binghamton) Communities in the Twin Tiers are searching for new and effective ways to eliminate substance abuse. One event focused on rising drug-related deaths in their area and what the community can do to help.
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Drug Abuse: Database to Prevent Doctor Shopping to be Operational Soon
A statewide database designed to curb prescription drug abuse in Wisconsin by law was supposed to be operational by January 1st. It's still not.
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Drug Abuse: Restricting Vicodin is the wrong Rx
Reclassifying it and other such drugs could make it hard for those with chronic pain to get relief. More than 1 million Americans visit an emergency room each year because of prescription drug abuse, and the toll has been rising steadily since 2004. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration thinks it has an idea that will help: Reclassify the pain reliever Vicodin and other medications containing …
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Drug Abuse: Drug abuse drives crime
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Drug Abuse: Restricting Vicodin is the wrong Rx
Reclassifying it and other such drugs could make it hard for those with chronic pain to get relief. More than 1 million Americans visit an emergency room each year because of prescription drug abuse, and the toll has been rising steadily since 2004. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration thinks it has an idea that will help: Reclassify the pain reliever Vicodin and other medications containing …
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Drug Abuse: New proposals could reduce drug abuse
With prescription drug use increasing nationwide and across North Carolina, state advocates and legislators are redoubling efforts to curb abuse among all state residents — including students.
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Drug Abuse: Pete Townshend traces drug use, child abuse, aging in wide-ranging biography
TORONTO – Legendary Who guitarist Pete Townshend has weathered drug abuse, alcohol addiction, infidelity, near-deafening rock 'n' roll assaults to his ears and, of course, those infamous child pornography charges.
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Drug Abuse: Bayan: Anti-drug Abuse Program and the FELUTAB
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Drug Abuse: Anti-drug Abuse Program and the FELUTAB
SIMULTANEOUS with the Search for the Best Performing Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Council (Badac) is a seminar on Badac for punong barangays to strengthen their role in the operationalization of the Badac pursuant to DILG Memo Circular No. 2012-94. The seminar held on November 22, 2012 at the SP Session Hall was conducted by the Baguio City Police Office through the City Anti-Drug Abuse Council …
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Drug Abuse: State Looks For New Tools To Battle Prescription Drug Abuse
Prescription drug abuse experts unveiled a new tool today to help lower opioid misuse in the state. That new tool is a website containing information for doctors describing safe prescribing techniques and standards for pain management. Dr. Seddon Savage, a chronic pain and addiction specialist at Dartmouth, says the cycle of abuse can start with a well-intentioned prescription. “Often, opioids …
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Drug Abuse: State Looks For New Tools To Battle Prescription Drug Abuse
Prescription drug abuse experts unveiled a new tool today to help lower opioid misuse in the state. That new tool is a website containing information for doctors describing safe prescribing techniques and standards for pain management. Dr. Seddon Savage, a chronic pain and addiction specialist at Dartmouth, says the cycle of abuse can start with a well-intentioned prescription. “Often, opioids …
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Drug Abuse: Minister Aglukkaq announces new rules to address prescription drug abuse
Calls on provinces, territories and medical professionals to also take actionOTTAWA, Nov. 19, 2012 /CNW/ – To launch National Addictions Awareness Week, today the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of …
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Drug Abuse: National Addictions Awareness Week – Prescription drug abuse: A serious concern for Portage
MONTREAL , Nov. 19, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ – During National Addictions Awareness Week, which is taking place from November 19 to 25, 2012, Portage is highlighting the growing societal problem of prescription …
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