Posts Tagged ‘drug overdose’
Fighting Drug Abuse Through Education – WNYT
Fighting drug abuse through education – WNYT
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Fighting drug abuse through education
WNYT AVERILL PARK – Drug counselors in Averill Park are hoping the remedy for heroin addiction is a mixture of awareness and communication, hence their effort to stem a drug epidemic through education. The challenge, according to drug counselors, is greater … |
R.I. commission explores ways to curb prescription drug abuse – The Providence Journal
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R.I. commission explores ways to curb prescription drug abuse
The Providence Journal Prescription drug abuse is a nationwide scourge that has hit Rhode Island especially hard: the state has the 13{+t}{+h}-highest rate of deaths from drug overdoses in the nation and the highest in New England. Drug-overdose deaths have increased by 33 … |
Eastern Ky. Drug Epidemic Has Reshaped Communities
Eastern Ky. drug epidemic has reshaped communities
Prescription drug abuse has reshaped Eastern Kentucky. In 2010, inpatient and emergency room charges related to drug overdoses totaled $ 78 million, much of it paid by taxpayers. Prescription Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
Letter – Prescription Abuse: State Needs Drug Database – Springfield News-Leader
Letter – Prescription abuse: State needs drug database – Springfield News-Leader
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Letter – Prescription abuse: State needs drug database
Springfield News-Leader Prescription drug abuse is a growing problem in the United States, Missouri and southwest Missouri. According to the Prescription Nation Report by the National Safety Council, prescription drug overdose has now surpassed traffic crashes as the leading … |
Prescription Drug Abuse – Google News
New data shows Affordable Care Act helps seniors save on prescription drugs – Bayoubuzz
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New data shows Affordable Care Act helps seniors save on prescription drugs
Bayoubuzz Seniors and people with disabilities with Medicare prescription drug plan coverage saved $ 8.9 billion to date on their prescription drugs thanks to the Affordable Care Act, according to new data released this week by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid … |
Prescription Drug Abuse – Google News
I Want to Be a Substance a Buse Director Is the University of Phoenix Recognized? I Just Started?
Question by Liz: I want to be a substance a buse director is the university of phoenix recognized? i just started?
I just started UOP for my Bachelors in Human Services Addiction. I am reading alot of bad reviews yet I am aware every place will have it’s bad reviews it’s up to the student but will my degree be recognized in the substance abuse treatment field? I do plan to volunteer and start now so I can work my way up and have experience once I graduate. I plan on getting my Masters as well I just need some feed back.
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Answer by Judy
UOP overall is not highly regarded. You might be better off getting your degree from a different school.
Answer by jannsody
Unfortunately, U of P is one of those private For-profit schools. Their course credits usually do NOT transfer to other schools, even though the school is regionally accredited as opposed to only nationally accredited.
Anyone Know Exactly How Abusing Alcohol Shuts Down Your Liver?
Question by lol ok: Anyone know exactly how abusing alcohol shuts down your liver?
I have to do a project on the liver, and I know that drinking too much alcohol can harm it. Anyone know exactly what happens?
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Answer by nochocolate
Alcohol-Induced Liver Disease
What is the liver’s role in processing alcohol?
The liver breaks down alcohol so it can be eliminated from your body. If you consume more alcohol than the liver can process, the resulting imbalance can injure the liver by interfering with its normal breakdown of protein, fats, and carbohydrates.
What are the types of alcohol-induced liver disease?
There are three kinds of liver disease related to alcohol consumption:
Fatty liver is marked by a build-up of fat cells in the liver. Usually there are no symptoms, although the liver may be enlarged and you may experience discomfort in your upper abdomen. Fatty liver occurs in almost all people who drink heavily. The condition will improve after you stop drinking.
Talking With Teens About Prescription Drug Misuse & Abuse
Talking With Teens About Prescription Drug Misuse & Abuse – This video helps parents better understand how to discuss prescription drug overdose with their teens.
Drug Rehab Hallandale Beach Introduces New Helpline for Substance Abusers
Using the information on website and guidance from the substance abuse experts, people and teenagers will be better suited to make informed decisions when it comes to living a sober life. Hallandale Beach, FL (PRWEB) November 27, 2013. The new Drug …
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