Posts Tagged ‘drug overdose’
Ark. Works to Reduce Prescription Drug Abuse
Ark. works to reduce prescription drug abuse
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Prescription drug overdoses account for about one death per day in Arkansas and state officials are working with educators, health providers and law enforcement to bring down abuse rates. Alcohol remains the most commonly abused … Read more on News & Observer
Why Is the United States So Sick?
What it revealed was the extent of the United States' large and growing "health disadvantage," which shows up as higher rates of disease and injury from birth to age 75 for men and women, rich and poor, across all races and ethnicities. … In addition … Read more on The Slatest
'Bath Salts,' 'Spice' and US Military: Are Service Members Abusing Synthetic …
"Over my career, that's what I've seen." The U.S. Marine Corps does not release official statistics on synthetic drug use, so it's difficult to verify Jordan's claims. But Jordan said one thing is clear — the drugs are not hard to find. "One of the … Read more on ABC News
International Day Against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking: European …
International Day Against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking: European …
Ahead of the International Day Against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking, the European Commission has today proposed an EU-wide ban on '5-IT', a synthetic substance with stimulant and hallucinogenic effects. The Commission has asked EU Member States to … Read more on EU News
Going to pot: Separating fact from folklore on marijuana's health affects
And for him, pot was definitely a stepping stone to his being "strung out on heroin," despite those who scoff at the argument that marijuana is a “gateway drug'' that leads to further substance abuse. As more states follow the lead of Colorado and … Read more on PennLive.com
Cory Monteith Death Due to Possible Drug Overdose: Substance Abuse
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines substance abuse as, “the harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs.” The use of drugs and alcohol can lead to an addiction that takes control over the person's life. Read more on Decoded Science
Cannabis May Have Less Negative Effects on Brain Tissue Than Alcohol, but Is …
Cannabis May Have Less Negative Effects On Brain Tissue Than Alcohol, But Is …
Although she finds that regular cannabis use in adolescence indicates a tendency to use other illicit drugs, she states the most probable adverse psychosocial effect in adolescents who become regular users "is impaired educational attainment." For … Read more on Medical Daily
Partnership: OBN has collected more than 46000 pounds of prescription drugs in …
“Prescription drug abuse is a silent cancer in Oklahoma, with 81 percent of the drug overdose deaths in our state tied to prescription drugs,” he said. “Simply put, our citizens are dying, and it's unacceptable.” Two years ago, OBN … These drugs … Read more on Enid News & Eagle
Courtesy Cory Monteith – People Magazine
Courtesy Cory Monteith – People Magazine
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Courtesy Cory Monteith
People Magazine Actor Cory Monteith, who stars as Finn Hudson on the Fox series Glee, has checked into rehab, PEOPLE has learned exclusively. The actor "has voluntarily admitted himself to a treatment facility for substance addiction," his rep tells PEOPLE. "He … |
What We Know About Cory Monteith’s History of Addiction – Yahoo! omg! (blog)
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What We Know About Cory Monteith's History of Addiction
Yahoo! omg! (blog) Jaws first dropped on March 30 when the actor announced he "voluntarily admitted himself into a treatment facility for substance addiction." Few knew much about any sort of relapses from previous battles with addiction he may have had, but he certainly … Cory Monteith Death Due to Possible Drug Overdose: Effects of Substance Abuse Cory Monteith Dead: Substance Abuse And Addiction Reason For 31-Year-Old … Cory Monteith dead at 31: Body of troubled 'Glee' star found in Vancouver … |
Gun Buyback Programs Don't Reduce Violence; Good Samaritan Law Will Help to …
Gun buyback programs don't reduce violence; Good Samaritan Law will help to …
The law protects witnesses and victims of drug overdose from arrest, charge, prosecution, conviction and revocation of parole or probation for possession or use of illegal drugs. By doing so, it removes the “fear … Congressman Frank Pallone stands … Read more on Vineland Daily Journal
Helping others live sober
Rono's deep conviction of helping victims of substance abuse led him to knock on the doors of the National Authority for Campaign against Alcohol and Drug Abuse ( Nacada), and he has faithfully walked this path. “I submitted a proposal to Nacada … Read more on The Standard Digital News
Now That Marijuana Is Legal in CO and Washington, How Long Until Nation Wide Legalization?
Question by R C: Now that Marijuana is legal in CO and Washington, How long until nation wide legalization?
First medical marijuana came about and know two states make the plant legal and taxed, Something I didn’t think I would ever see in my life time. How close are we to full blown legalization? I kinda have a feeling that colorado and washington are the test states to see how this pot thing turns out. Loads of money will be made on sale and taxes. What’s the future for pot?
Best answer:
Answer by Commander Shepard
Its still illegal everywhere according to federal law. It probably will never change.
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Prescription drug abuse an American epidemic
Women, we have a problem. According to a recent study by the Centers for Disease Control, American women are dying from drug overdoses and the misuse of drugs at an alarming rate. As a former judge who presided over a drug court, I have seen firsthand … Read more on Chicago Tribune