Drug Abuse

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'Project Lazarus' brings prescription drug abuse solution before York Co …
Every day, the Centers for Disease Control says 100 people die from drug overdoses in the United States. Here in York County, that number is nowhere near that high, but is still cause for concern. Prescription drug abuse has, in recent years, caught …
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Early learning, drug abuse top issues at Clallam health summit
PORT ANGELES — Improved access to early childhood learning and parenting skills information as well as addressing substance abuse in Clallam County were the top two priorities at a multi-agency health summit last week. Summit organizers determined …
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NIDA's drug abuse information for teens goes mobile
Teens — and adults who care for them — can now find answers to questions about drug abuse and addiction more easily, and through smartphones and tablets. Spanish language versions of easy to understand resources on drug abuse and addiction are …
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Todd Parrott Suspended by NASCAR for Violating Substance Abuse Policy
On Oct. 17, Parrott was found to have violated Sections 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and 19 (violation of the NASCAR Substance Abuse Policy) of the 2013 NASCAR Rule Book. According to Sporting News' Jeff Owens, Parrott will have to …
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Prescription drug abuse 'out of control,' police say
“It's out of control — the prescription narcotics are everywhere,” said Portland Police Department Officer Jason Arnold, who arrested Waters and Davis and frequently handles drug fraud cases. “A day doesn't go by that I don't deal with someone who's …
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COUNTIES ARE PREPARING NEW LAWS TO HELP CONTROL DRUGS AND …
Uasin Gishu, Nandi and Elgeyo Marakwet are among the counties which have already began working with NACADA to formulate new policies and laws on the control of drugs and alcohol abuse. William Okedi from NACADA says they are already working on …
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Poison Control announces drug drop-off program
One hundred and five people die every day in the United States as a result of a drug overdose. Nearly 7,000 citizens are treated in emergency departments for abusing or misusing medications. Nine out of ten poisoning deaths are caused by medications.
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Hawaii drug abuse deaths up 68 percent since 1999
HONOLULU (AP) – A study of drug abuse nationwide says overdose deaths in Hawaii increased 68 percent between 1999 and 2010, to 10.9 deaths per 100,000 residents. The study released Monday by the Trust for America's Health says the rate is nearly …
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Hawaii prescription drug take back initiative on October 26
Attorney General David Louie states, "I am pleased that my staff is working in partnership with the DEA and State Narcotics Enforcement Division to address the seriousness of prescription drug abuse and misuse. Nationally and locally, this is an issue …
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Hawaii drug overdose deaths relatively low
A new study by the Trust for America's Health finds that prescription drug abuse has quickly become a top public health concern, as drug overdose deaths have doubled in 29 states since 1999. West Virginia had the highest number of drug overdose deaths, …
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Oregon works to dull pain of prescription drug abuse
Oregon is No. 1 in the country for nonmedical use of prescription pain relievers, but much further down the list for fatal drug overdoses, according to a new study. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

Parkersburg hosts drug seminar
PARKERSBURG – Cutting down on drug abuse in the workplace to allow people to be able to thrive was the focus of a conference held in Parkersburg Wednesday for the community. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

'Epidemic' drug abuse
Stephen McHan said he hates what prescription drug abuse does to people, but he doesn’t know that the way a recent undercover law enforcement operation addressed its widespread existence will do much good. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

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'Epidemic' drug abuse
Stephen McHan said he hates what prescription drug abuse does to people, but he doesn’t know that the way a recent undercover law enforcement operation addressed its widespread existence will do much good. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

RAYSAC Radar: Red Ribbon Week approaches; Drug Take-Back event Oct. 26
RAYSAC (Roanoke Area Youth Substance Abuse Coalition) and Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare are excited to sponsor Red Ribbon Week in the Roanoke Valley as a way to demonstrate our commitment to a safe and drug free Roanoke Valley. All schools in our jurisdictions (Roanoke City, Salem City, Botetourt County, Craig County, Roanoke County, and all […] Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

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