Posts Tagged ‘drug abuse statistics’

Heroin Use on the Rise in Md.

Heroin Use On The Rise In Md.
Maryland is among several states around the country that have seen an increase in heroin use as many addicts shift from more costly and harder-to-get prescription opiates to a cheaper alternative. Here's a look at what's happening in the state. Drug Abuse Statistics – Yahoo News Search Results

 

A Look at Heroin Abuse in Colorado

A look at heroin abuse in Colorado
DENVER (AP) – Some states, including Colorado, are reporting a rise in heroin use as many addicts shift from more costly and harder-to-get prescription opiates to this cheaper alternative. A look at what's happening in Colorado: THE PROBLEM: An estimated 5.1 percent of the state's population abused … Drug Abuse Statistics – Yahoo News Search Results

 

'We're all paying:' Heroin spreads misery in US
Some states, including Washington, are seeing an increase in heroin use as many addicts shift from more costly and harder-to-get prescription opiates to this cheaper alternative. Drug Abuse Statistics – Yahoo News Search Results

 

State's Heroin Troubles Bring Call to Action

State's heroin troubles bring call to action
During a meeting at the Salem Police station, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen and state, local law and health officials addressed the Granite State's increasing heroin problem. Drug Abuse Statistics – Yahoo News Search Results

 

“National Take-Back Day”: Ridding Your Home of Unsecured Prescription … – Forbes

“National Take-Back Day”: Ridding Your Home Of Unsecured Prescription … – Forbes


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"National Take-Back Day": Ridding Your Home Of Unsecured Prescription
Forbes
According to recent studies, rates of prescription drug abuse in the US has reached epidemic proportions. More US citizens (nearly 6.8 million) currently abuse prescription drugs than the number of those using heroin, cocaine, inhalants and LSD
04/26: Drug Take Back at Rec CenterNRVN News

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Youths attend drug abuse forum – Pueblo Chieftain

Youths attend drug abuse forum
Pueblo Chieftain
Jonathan Judge, program director with Rise Above Colorado, handled much of the presentation and presented the children with some startling statistics regarding prescription drug abuse. He said nearly 30 percent of Colorado's 12th-graders have taken a …

Drug Abuse Statistics – Google News

 

Health, government officials seek solutions on drug addiction – WMUR Manchester

Youths Attend Drug Abuse Forum – Pueblo Chieftain

Youths attend drug abuse forum – Pueblo Chieftain

Youths attend drug abuse forum
Pueblo Chieftain
Jonathan Judge, program director with Rise Above Colorado, handled much of the presentation and presented the children with some startling statistics regarding prescription drug abuse. He said nearly 30 percent of Colorado's 12th-graders have taken a …

Drug Abuse Statistics – Google News

 

“National Take-Back Day”: Ridding Your Home Of Unsecured Prescription … – Forbes


Escanaba Daily Press

"National Take-Back Day": Ridding Your Home Of Unsecured Prescription
Forbes
According to recent studies, rates of prescription drug abuse in the US has reached epidemic proportions. More US citizens (nearly 6.8 million) currently abuse prescription drugs than the number of those using heroin, cocaine, inhalants and LSD
Drug Take-Back Day set in EskyEscanaba Daily Press
Mercer County schedules Drug Take-Back DayNJ.com
Authorities ready for prescription drug takeback dayhays Post
Coon Rapids ECM Publishers –Northland’s NewsCenter –KARK
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Youths Attend Drug Abuse Forum – Pueblo Chieftain

Youths attend drug abuse forum – Pueblo Chieftain

Youths attend drug abuse forum
Pueblo Chieftain
Jonathan Judge, program director with Rise Above Colorado, handled much of the presentation and presented the children with some startling statistics regarding prescription drug abuse. He said nearly 30 percent of Colorado's 12th-graders have taken a …

Drug Abuse Statistics – Google News

 

“National Take-Back Day”: Ridding Your Home Of Unsecured Prescription … – Forbes


Forbes

"National Take-Back Day": Ridding Your Home Of Unsecured Prescription
Forbes
According to recent studies, rates of prescription drug abuse in the US has reached epidemic proportions. More US citizens (nearly 6.8 million) currently abuse prescription drugs than the number of those using heroin, cocaine, inhalants and LSD
Authorities ready for prescription drug takeback dayhays Post
Mercer County schedules Drug Take-Back DayNJ.com
Klobuchar presses DEA to implement law to help curb prescription drug abuseCoon Rapids ECM Publishers
Northland’s NewsCenter
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