Drug Abuse

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Lehigh Valley Drug and Alcohol Intake closing Allentown office
For 28 years, the downtown Allentown office of the Lehigh Valley Drug and Alcohol Intake Unit was the first place many people visited to find release from the grip of substance abuse. More than 3,000 people a year would go to the modest offices on …
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Mountainside Treatment Center Tackles Sharp Rise in Connecticut Heroin Abuse
Heroin abuse is an urgent health crisis that has Connecticut in its grip, with heroin addiction currently ranking second behind alcohol as the reason people seek substance abuse treatment. Mountainside treatment center has long been on the front lines …
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Prescription drug abuse
TERRY AHNER/TIMES NEWS Marcia Resch, standing, director of Emergency Services at Blue Mountain Health System, and Kelly Auer, a registered nurse at Palmerton Hospital. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

Economists Slam the War on Drugs
The ‘singular approach’ to fighting drug abuse isn’t working—and it’s time for a change, says a new report produced by the London School of Economics. What they suggest, in six steps. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

Pa. Sen. Judy Schwank statement on Topton-area drug raid
Pennsylvania Sen. Judy Schwank released a statement Monday in response to a drug raid that netted 13 arrests in the Topton area . The Berks County Democrat has been meeting with school officials, government leaders and law enforcement authorities from the Topton area in an effort to find a way to stop the growing epidemic of drug abuse in northeastern Berks County. The following is Schwank's … Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results    Read more...

Drug and Alcohol Rehab Volunteers at Victims of Abuse Awareness Event
The Discovery House, a Participant in Fundraiser for "Victory for Victims" (PRWeb May 06, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/05/prweb11826761.htm Causes of Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

"Diaper need" is growing health, psychological risk for poor babies, mothers
They are such a hot commodity, pharmacies and stores sometimes keep them behind glass. They are the first line of defense against infection and disease. No, this is not a story about illicit pills or drug abuse. It's about disposable diapers. Causes of Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

New Online Community From Dr. Lynn Webster Helps Clients With Chronic Pain Management
The risks of prescription medication, while growing in the public consciousness, are still nebulous to many of those in danger. The Center for Disease Control listed prescription drug misuse as one of … Causes of Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results    Read more...

Zohydro: Why this new painkiller could spark another addiction epidemic
The company claims that acetaminophen overdose is the leading cause of acute liver failure in the United States, and 63 percent of these cases are caused by hydrocodone-acetaminophen combination drugs. Zohydro is meant to provide pain relief without …
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Prisoner's death ruled homicide
Shoup was going through alcohol withdrawal symptons while in prison and was agitated and uncooperative; Shoup's father told Hampton that Shoup was paranoid and hallucinating when he spoke to Shoup over a prison phone, Hampton said. Painter confirmed …
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Wodonga needs fighting fund for ice
Dr Sykes said he hoped a withdrawal unit would be funded for people to go to before entering Benalla's rehabilitation facility Odyssey House, Circuit Breaker. He said a combination of the two were need to treat the “heartbreaking” problem destroying …
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Parma Alcohol Drug Rehab Introduces Expanded Residential Treatment Services
Parma Alcohol Drug Rehab is pleased to introduce expanded residential treatment services for individuals seeking relief from drug and alcohol addiction. Residential treatment offers a person numerous ways to eradicate the horrid use of drugs from their …
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Aurora IL Alcohol Drug Rehab Announces Updated Intervention Program Now …
Aurora IL Alcohol Drug Rehab is announcing that an updated intervention program for family members and friends of loved ones who are deep into their drug addiction is now available in Aurora and surrounding cities. Watching a family member, whether he …
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Budget cash tackles Vic drug/alcohol abuse
The Victorian government has announced it will spend $ 38 million to expand drug and alcohol treatment across the state. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

Reading PA Alcohol Drug Rehab Announces New Drug Detoxification Plan
Finding a way to get clean from lengthy drug abuse is not as hard as it might seem. For a free consultation, call 484-696-1237. (PRWeb April 28, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Reading-PA-drug-rehab/drug-treatment-alcohol/prweb11782924.htm Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

Sterling Heights MI Alcohol Drug Rehab Announces Updated Substance Abuse Program Now Available
Relief from constant drug addiction is something that can happen in a person's life immediately, if he or she makes that choice. For a no-cost consultation, call 586-554-2419. (PRWeb April 28, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Sterling-Heights-drug/rehab-drug-treatment/prweb11783074.htm Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results