Posts Tagged ‘drug overdose’
News Briefs for December 18, 2013
News Briefs for December 18, 2013
Nar-Anon meets weekly – provides a support group of strength and hope for family and friends of drug addicts. The anonymity of the drug-abuser and family is respected. The Nar-Anon meetings are every Monday night 6:30-7:30pm at the RPR/Mental Health …
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Health Briefs for Jan. 1, 2014
Grief Support Group: The Heroin Epidemic Relief Organization conducts a grief support group for parents and family of anyone who has died as a result of a drug overdose. The group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of … Caregivers Support …
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Woman savagely beaten in 'unprovoked, random' attack taken off life support
METRO VANCOUVER — The family of a woman savagely beaten in an unprovoked attack outside an arena in Surrey gathered Tuesday at the hospital to say goodbye to Julie Paskall, described as a loving mother and wife. Darwyn … “We have a concentration of …
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What Is the Controversy Over ADHD and Drug-Related Issues?
Question by Rockforce3: What is the controversy over ADHD and drug-related issues?
im writing an essay on “ADHD and drug issues”. after research, i now realize im in way over my head. can someone please explain this controversy to me so i can make a viewpoint? thanks
Best answer:
Answer by Charles H
Controversy over AD/HD is not because of one thing; there are quite a few controversial decisions related to the disorder. One reason is because the disorder was only labeled recently. 40 years ago, no one would have heard of AD/HD- people with the disorder were seen as “hyper kids” or someone with learning problems.
Treating the disorder, has only been seen in the past 30 or so years. they’re still researching treatments and only started prescribing medications under strict rules. Dosages, proper medication, causes and basically everything about the disorder are still being looked into.. treatments for AD/HD are young and still being looked into.
Top 17 Abused Prescription Drugs of 2013 – KBTX
Top 17 Abused Prescription Drugs of 2013 – KBTX
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Top 17 Abused Prescription Drugs of 2013
KBTX The CDC, according to the White House's website, classifies prescription drug abuse as an epidemic. Many young people who get involved with drugs start with prescription drugs, as they frequently view them as safer than illegal ones because they're … |
Prescription Drug Abuse – Google News
Prescription drug battle keeps POP coalition busy in 2013 – Cookeville Herald Citizen
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Prescription drug battle keeps POP coalition busy in 2013
Cookeville Herald Citizen That's the message Power of Putnam anti-drug coalition members have been trying to get out to the community over the past year regarding the growing problem of prescription drug abuse. “It's different from anything else we deal with because it's legal, … |
Prescription Drug Abuse – Google News
Death Rates Soar Among Women Using Prescription Drugs
Death rates soar among women using prescription drugs
Women throughout the nation are dying at an unprecedented rate from prescription drug overdoses. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
200 Staten Island Cops Authorized to Give Shots for Prescription Drug Overdose – New York Daily News
200 Staten Island cops authorized to give shots for prescription drug overdose – New York Daily News
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200 Staten Island cops authorized to give shots for prescription drug overdose
New York Daily News Nearly 200 cops in one Staten Island precinct have been authorized to administer a drug to prescription drug overdose victims, police said. The pilot program was sparked by the high rate of opioid abuse on Staten Island – per 100,000 residents, the top … |
Prescription Drug Abuse – Google News
Family of Late OU Linebacker Helps Fight Prescription Drug Abuse – news9.com KWTV
Family Of Late OU Linebacker Helps Fight Prescription Drug Abuse – news9.com KWTV
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Family Of Late OU Linebacker Helps Fight Prescription Drug Abuse
news9.com KWTV OKLAHOMA CITY -. It's been two years since OU linebacker Austin Box died from a prescription drug overdose. The autopsy revealed Box had six different drugs in his system. Box's parents have now partnered with the state to try to prevent anymore … State Unveils Prescription Drug Abuse Strategy |
Laguna’s anti-drug crusader – Coastline Pilot
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Laguna's anti-drug crusader
Coastline Pilot Laguna Beach High School senior Garrett Burk received an award from the Major League Baseball commissioner's office for his dedication to educating people on dangers of prescription drug abuse. (Don Leach, Coastline Pilot / May 28, 2013) … |
Review highlights links between problem gambling and substance abuse, and … – YottaFire