Posts Tagged ‘drug overdoses’
In Pakistan, Drug Usage Linked to High Prevalence of HIV – the Hindu
In Pakistan, drug usage linked to high prevalence of HIV – The Hindu
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In Pakistan, drug usage linked to high prevalence of HIV
The Hindu The first household survey of drug use in the region for Pakistan revealed that 6.7 million adults or six per cent of the population aged 16 to 64 have used drugs in the last 12 months. According to the report Drug Use in Pakistan 2013 released by the … The surging tsunami |
Drug Abuse Statistics – Google News
Chief: 15 drug overdoses in 24 hours – Capecodonline
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Chief: 15 drug overdoses in 24 hours
Capecodonline Carl Alves, the director of Positive Action Against Chemical Addiction, Inc., on Friday cited national statistics from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration that for every fatal heroin overdose, there are 47 non-fatal … |
New Bedford Saw 15 Drug Overdoses in 24-Hour Period – SouthCoastToday.com
New Bedford saw 15 drug overdoses in 24-hour period – SouthCoastToday.com
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New Bedford saw 15 drug overdoses in 24-hour period
SouthCoastToday.com Carl Alves, the director of Positive Action Against Chemical Addiction, Inc., on Friday cited national statistics from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration that for every fatal heroin overdose, there are 47 non-fatal … |
Drug Abuse Statistics – Google News
Hard drugs demand solid understanding: Column – USA TODAY
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Hard drugs demand solid understanding: Column
USA TODAY Phillip Seymour Hoffman's death has prompted a lot of discussion about heroin in recent weeks. Heroin statistics from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) have fueled the debate, but they may be leading us astray. The NSDUH, a … |
Drug Abuse Statistics – Google News
New Bedford Saw 15 Drug Overdoses in 24-Hour Period
New Bedford saw 15 drug overdoses in 24-hour period
Carl Alves, the director of Positive Action Against Chemical Addiction, Inc., on Friday cited national statistics from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration that for every fatal heroin overdose, there are 47 non-fatal …
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Hard drugs demand solid understanding: Column
Phillip Seymour Hoffman's death has prompted a lot of discussion about heroin in recent weeks. Heroin statistics from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) have fueled the debate, but they may be leading us astray. The NSDUH, a …
Read more on USA TODAY
Opiate abuse may be up, but overdose deaths are flat
Gov. Peter Shumlin highlighted the opiate addiction crisis in Vermont in his State of the State address, but statistics show no significant rise in accidental drug overdose deaths from opiates over the past eight years, according to a new Health …
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New Bedford Saw 15 Drug Overdoses in 24-Hour Period – SouthCoastToday.com
New Bedford saw 15 drug overdoses in 24-hour period – SouthCoastToday.com
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New Bedford saw 15 drug overdoses in 24-hour period
SouthCoastToday.com Carl Alves, the director of Positive Action Against Chemical Addiction, Inc., on Friday cited national statistics from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration that for every fatal heroin overdose, there are 47 non-fatal … |
Drug Abuse Statistics – Google News
Markey Calls For Expanded Treatment To Address Drug Abuse Crisis – WAMC
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Markey Calls For Expanded Treatment To Address Drug Abuse Crisis
WAMC U.S. Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts is calling for a three pronged approach to the current drug abuse crisis that has produced an alarming spike in deaths blamed on heroin overdoses. U.S.Senator Edward Markey ( D-MA) holds a container of Narcan … Federal lawmakers pledge local support for opioid 'epidemic' Sen. Markey to discuss drug abuse crisis in Mass. |
Drug Abuse in the Mountain State
Drug Abuse in the Mountain State
The state's drug abuse rates continue to surge. The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources says the number of deaths due to drug overdoses has rose over 200%. This week, Governor Tomblin's brother was arrested and charged with …
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State Comptroller Says NYC Substance Abuse Provider Misspent Funds
A city contractor was flagged for $ 1 million in inappropriate spending earlier this week by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. The comptroller's office issued a report on their findings and a statement on March 3 that Samaritan Village, Inc. got paid …
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To combat prescription drug abuse, database tracking is key: David Freed
Prescription drug abuse is reaching epidemic levels in Pennsylvania. The addiction, the destruction, … abuse and heroin epidemic. Nor should we be surprised that drug pushers from other states view Pennsylvania as a haven for selling prescription drugs.
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Philip Seymour Hoffman’s Story and Obamacare Coverage of Drug Addiction – Huffington Post (Blog)
Philip Seymour Hoffman’s Story and Obamacare Coverage of Drug Addiction – Huffington Post (blog)
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Philip Seymour Hoffman's Story and Obamacare Coverage of Drug Addiction
Huffington Post (blog) Drug addiction has taken the lives of so many friends, family and loved ones in America. One of the most recent is Philip Seymour Hoffman, who died of a drug overdose and who at autopsy was found to have heroin, cocaine, benzodiazepines and … Guest view: Drug overdoses an issue we cannot ignore |
Drug addiction an urgent priority among mental health professionals: Opinion – The Star-Ledger