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State Responds to Spike in Prescription Drug Overdoses – Turn to 10
State responds to spike in prescription drug overdoses – Turn to 10
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State responds to spike in prescription drug overdoses
Turn to 10 "I had a big problem with prescription drugs such as Oxycontin," said Dennis. Dennis is one of many men and women who are now in a position to help others at the Anchor Recovery Community Center stay clean. George is another. It was a while ago, but … |
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Brooke Mueller admits to prescription drug abuse – News for Brooke Mueller abuse Brooke Mueller — I Was Abusing ADDERALL During Jewelry Bender TMZ.com ?- 1 day ago Brooke Mueller is coming clean to her close…
Russell Brand on Philip Seymour Hoffman: “The Man Was a Drug Addict and His … – E! Online
Russell Brand on Philip Seymour Hoffman: “The Man Was a Drug Addict and His … – E! Online
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Russell Brand on Philip Seymour Hoffman: "The Man Was a Drug Addict and His …
E! Online The 38-year-old comedian, who is a recovering drug addict, wrote a letter for The Guardian this week in which he analyzes Hoffman's heroin addiction and the drug laws that contributed to his tragic death. Brand writes, "Whilst routinely described as … Russell Brand on Philip Seymour Hoffman: Our culture 'does not know how to … Philip Seymour Hoffman's death brings attention to drug addiction For Reformed Addicts, Philip Seymour Hoffman's Death Is Terrifying |
Selena Gomez: Justin Bieber, drug and alcohol addiction drove me to rehab – Examiner.com
UNC Professor Studies Race, Drug Abuse – the Daily Tar Heel
UNC professor studies race, drug abuse – The Daily Tar Heel
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UNC professor studies race, drug abuse
The Daily Tar Heel “(At our events) we have a lot of drugs facts and statistics available for them just to make substance abuse more real to people instead of just an idea,” she said. “With the increased knowledge base, we'll know how to better serve and better reach … |
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Overdose deaths from prescription drug abuse skyrocketing in southwestern … – Pittsburgh Post Gazette
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Overdose deaths from prescription drug abuse skyrocketing in southwestern …
Pittsburgh Post Gazette Across the region, the number of overdose deaths from prescription and illegal drugs has increased dramatically, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Bureau of Health Statistics and Research, with Fayette County leading the way. |
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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?
Everyone has heard of Philip Seymour Hoffman's heroin overdose. But the problem goes well beyond that. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
Vermont gets M grant for drug treatment program
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — Gov. Peter Shumlin and Health Commissioner Harry Chen announced on Friday that Vermont will get a $ 10 million federal grant to expand early intervention and treatment programs for young adults at risk of alcohol and drug abuse. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
Actor’s death shines a light on addiction
The death of Philip Seymour Hoffman could open a window to more effective treatment of drug addiction. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman Dead at 46
Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman Dead at 46
The actor has a history of treatment for drug abuse, including heroin. In May, Hoffman told TMZ that he'd entered treatment in an east coast detox facility following about a year of escalating drug use, after giving up the habit decades ago. When the …
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After Hoffman death, look at drug use in area
DiGirolamo said that his bill, a version of which passed the House late last year, would open the prescription drug database to doctors and pharmacists so they could determine whether a person is being honest about his or her medication history and …
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Early identification of drug abuse is so important
It hopes the scheme [extending police powers for drug testing] will enhance early identification of drug abusers. At present, individuals may have had a long history of abuse before they are identified as being drug users. The police's hands are tied …
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Level Green Seminar to Warn About Drug Dangers
Level Green seminar to warn about drug dangers
After a year in which Penn Township police made 121 arrests for drug violations and the Penn Township Ambulance Association responded to 35 overdoses, the … Drug Abuse Statistics – Yahoo News Search Results
Spike In Heroin Use Can Be Traced To Prescription Pads
The death of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman has brought attention to a grim reality of drug abuse in America most notably with the increasing use of heroin. Hoffman was found dead in his apartment on Sunday, and New York police are investigating his death as a possible drug overdose. read more Drug Abuse Statistics – Yahoo News Search Results
North Dakota has lowest number of deaths due to heroin use
Fargo, N.D. (WDAY TV) -Drug abuse has found its way back into mainstream consciousness, after the death of actor Phillip Seymour Hoffman. Drug Abuse Statistics – Yahoo News Search Results