Posts Tagged ‘drug overdose’
Epidemic Gripping State | Officials Must Act to Counter Drug Abuse – the Tribune-Democrat
Epidemic gripping state | Officials must act to counter drug abuse – The Tribune-Democrat
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Epidemic gripping state | Officials must act to counter drug abuse
The Tribune-Democrat They are the targets of public service announcements – the ones urging parents to keep a closer watch on their medications, learn the warning signs of drug abuse and to seek help when it affects to their loved ones. But county coroners have turned that … |
Ex-NBA player speaks of his struggles with drug abuse at Glenbard North – Chicago Daily Herald
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Ex-NBA player speaks of his struggles with drug abuse at Glenbard North
Chicago Daily Herald Herren, a former player for the Celtics and Denver Nuggets, author of the book "Basketball Junkie" and the subject of the ESPN film "Unguarded," shared his story of a struggle with substance abuse and road to recovery with students and parents … |
100 Americans Die of Drug Overdoses Each Day. How Do We Stop That?
100 Americans die of drug overdoses each day. How do we stop that?
I've researched drugs and addiction for about 25 years. I'm also a trained clinician, and I've treated people for addiction. Last but not least, I work extensively with public policy makers. I was a senior policy adviser at the White House Office of …
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Obama administration: 'We cannot arrest our way out of the drug problem'
Roughly 100 Americans died from overdose daily in 2010. More than forty percent of the deaths that year involved prescription painkillers. Heroin played a role in about 3,000 deaths. These statistics speak of drug-related incidents killing more people …
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Philip Seymour Hoffman Had Split From Partner Before His Death
Philip Seymour Hoffman had split from partner before his death – Hoffman found ‘with a needle in his arm’ Body of Philip Seymour Hoffman is found at his New York apartment, allegedly dead from a drug overdose, less than a …
Grant to help Willacy tackle drug–abuse problem
… drug-abuse problem By FERNANDO DEL VALLE Valley Morning Star Valley Morning Star. RAYMONDVILLE — A new $ 150,000 five-year grant has helped revive Willacy County's campaign against drug abuse, says an anti-drug social service organization.
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DeWine Conducts Springfield Town Hall On Drug Abuse
She founded Cole's Warriors, to help fight drug abuse in the schools and the community. "Even though he is no longer living, I will continue to do everything I possibly can for him and in his name and his honor," Smoot says. Heroin seizures made by the …
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Father Finding Peace After Son Died of Drug Overdose
Father finding peace after son died of drug overdose
A father who lost his son to a drug overdose said he is finding some peace now that a woman who failed to help his son has been sent to prison. He hopes the death will encourage other parents to do more when they see signs of drug abuse. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
Manti father finding peace after son died of drug overdose
A father who lost his son to a drug overdose said he is finding some peace now. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
Beckley psychiatrist pens article on opiate drug abuse
The West Virginia Medical Journal recently published an article written by a Beckley psychiatrist who examines the challenges health care professionals face while working with prescription pill abusers. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
Lodi Residents Gather to Seek Answers to Drug Problem – Medina County Gazette
Lodi residents gather to seek answers to drug problem – Medina County Gazette
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Lodi residents gather to seek answers to drug problem
Medina County Gazette Lenny Hrovat, of Alternative Paths Medina, left, speaks Wednesday to residents about Lodi's drug problem at the Lodi American Legion Hall. Taking part in a panel discussion were Deb Bican, the district prevention coordinator for Cloverleaf Schools … |
Father finding peace after son died of drug overdose – Deseret News
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Father finding peace after son died of drug overdose
Deseret News He is hoping that his son's death will encourage other parents to do more when they see signs of drug abuse in their families. Jeremy Palmer, 20, died in August. His family has not only struggled with his death, but the fact that his friends refused to … |
U.S. Officials Target Escalating Drug Overdoses
U.S. Officials Target Escalating Drug Overdoses
Title: U.S. Officials Target Escalating Drug Overdoses Category: Health News Created: 2/11/2014 4:36:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 2/12/2014 12:00:00 AM Drug Addiction – Yahoo News Search Results
Long-time sobriety can still be high risk
Phillip Seymour Hoffman's recent death from an apparent heroin overdose not only focused attention on the nation's heroin crisis, it was also a big wake up call for all those who suffer from alcoholism and drug addiction. Drug Addiction – Yahoo News Search Results