Posts Tagged ‘drug overdose’
US Officials Target Escalating Drug Overdoses – HealthDay
US Officials Target Escalating Drug Overdoses – HealthDay
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US Officials Target Escalating Drug Overdoses
HealthDay TUESDAY, Feb. 11 (HealthDay News) — As deaths from heroin and prescription painkillers mount across the United States, government officials are searching for ways to stem the toll of addiction. The death last week of Oscar-winning actor Philip Seymour … Prescription Drugs Could Be Gateway to Heroin Obama Administration Cites Heroin Concerns After Hoffman Death Today's Heroin Problem Linked to Prescription Painkillers |
A Matter of Difficult Choices – New York Times
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A Matter of Difficult Choices
New York Times Over the last 30 years researchers have learned much about what motivates excessive drug use, how long excessive users remain addicted and what brings excessive drug use to a halt. Unfortunately these advances remain largely ignored; in large part … |
New Exhibit Explores Science Behind Drug Use – WBAL Baltimore
New exhibit explores science behind drug use – WBAL Baltimore
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New exhibit explores science behind drug use
WBAL Baltimore "You hear about drugs and you hear about the effects of drugs on the human body, but nobody talks about the science, so this exhibit talks about the science; what happens in your body when you use drugs," said Van Reiner, with Maryland Science Center. |
Prescription Drugs Could Be Gateway to Heroin – NBCNews.com (blog)
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Prescription Drugs Could Be Gateway to Heroin
NBCNews.com (blog) Prescription drug abuse is a worse problem in the United States than heroin use, federal drug officials said Tuesday, and they said painkillers could be a gateway drug for most heroin users. The death of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman from an apparent … US Officials Target Escalating Drug Overdoses US drug czar urges police to carry heroin overdose treatment Federal drug czar endorses medication for first responders to treat heroin … |
'I Just Cried and Cried': Courtney Love Talks 'Addiction Spiritual Hygiene' in Wake of Philip Seymour Hoffman's Death
'I Just Cried And Cried': Courtney Love Talks 'Addiction Spiritual Hygiene' In Wake Of Philip Seymour Hoffman's Death
The Rock Star Empathises With All Drug Addicts Drug Addiction – Yahoo News Search Results
ROBERT KNIGHT: THE ACLU’S DEADLY PRESCRIPTION FOR ADDICTION
Drug overdoses are in the news again with the passing of Philip Seymour Hoffman. The 46-year-old actor was found dead Feb. 2 in his Manhattan office-apartment of an apparent drug overdose. Investigators found a large quantity of heroin and prescription medications. Drug Addiction – Yahoo News Search Results
Robert Knight: The ACLU’s Deadly Prescription for Addiction – U-T San Diego
Robert Knight: The ACLU’s deadly prescription for addiction – U-T San Diego
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Robert Knight: The ACLU's deadly prescription for addiction
U-T San Diego 2 in his Manhattan office-apartment of an apparent drug overdose. Investigators found a large quantity of heroin and prescription medications. Heroin abuse is on the rise, and so is the abuse of a variety of prescribed narcotics, or opioids. Overdoses … |
Prescription Drug Abuse – Google News
Prescription drug mis-use subject of presentation – Stratford Star
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Prescription drug mis-use subject of presentation
Stratford Star 26, at 7 p.m., at Town Hall. Currently, prescription drugs are responsible for more overdose deaths than illegal street drugs combined. Rader, who is now living drug free, tells a story of addiction, recovery and redemption from which anyone can learn … |
Prescription Drug Abuse – Google News
Father of Drug Addict Starts Non-Profit to Fight Against Heroin – KLAS-TV
Father of Drug Addict Starts Non-Profit to Fight Against Heroin – KLAS-TV
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Father of Drug Addict Starts Non-Profit to Fight Against Heroin
KLAS-TV LAS VEGAS — Nevada has the fourth highest drug overdose rate in the United States, according to a report by Trust for Americas Health. Heroin addiction has recently received a lot of attention following the overdose death of actor Philip Seymour … Ashley Benson Wears "DJ Heroin" T-Shirt Days After Anti-Drug Tweet (PHOTO) Ashley Benson Wears Heroin Shirt After Tweeting "Don't Do Drugs" |
My Conversation With Jamie Lee Curtis: Drug Addiction in America – Huffington Post
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My Conversation With Jamie Lee Curtis: Drug Addiction in America
Huffington Post Tonight on PBS, I have an open and transparent conversation with award-winning actress and best-selling children's author Jamie Lee Curtis. The star candidly discusses her personal struggle with addiction and her 15 years of sobriety, among other things. |
UAE Drug Abusers Turn to Prescription Medication, Conference Hears – the National
UAE drug abusers turn to prescription medication, conference hears – The National
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UAE drug abusers turn to prescription medication, conference hears
The National NRC patients who abuse prescription medication often combine them with other drugs, he said. About 1,000 patients were admitted to NRC outpatient clinics last year, and Dr Al Marzooqi described the increase in the number of young people using drugs as … Age of first drug use in UAE declining |
Prescription Drug Abuse – Google News
Robert Knight: The ACLU’s deadly prescription for addiction – U-T San Diego
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Robert Knight: The ACLU's deadly prescription for addiction
U-T San Diego Drug overdoses are in the news again with the passing of Philip Seymour Hoffman. The 46-year-old actor was found dead Feb. 2 in his Manhattan office-apartment of an apparent drug overdose. Investigators found a large quantity of heroin and prescription … |