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Drug Addiction: [UPDATE] Florida Megachurch Pastor Found Dead in Times Square Hotel Room – Gothamist

Drug Addiction: [UPDATE] Florida Megachurch Pastor Found Dead In Times Square Hotel Room – Gothamist


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[UPDATE] Florida Megachurch Pastor Found Dead In Times Square Hotel Room
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Tims grew up in Maryland and described his drug addiction and troubles with the law in his book 2006 book It's Never Too Late. After earning degrees in theology and accounting, he founded New Destiny in Orlando in 1996 with his wife Rita.
Pastor Zachery Tims Battled Drug Addiction Before MinistryChristian Post
Megachurch Pastor Zachery Tims Found DeadChristian Broadcasting Network
Dead pastor had white powder: sourcesmsnbc.com
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Drug Addiction: Rx drug use a growing concern in schools – WZVN-TV

Rx drug use a growing concern in schools
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"The demand for care for prescription drug abuse has blown everything out of the water," said Kevin Lewis, Executive Director of Southwest Florida Addiction Services. Some parents say school administrators need to watch out. "You're going to find it in

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Oxycodone Sales Drop in Florida as State Battles Prescription Drug Abuse – Daily Oklahoman

Causes of Drug Abuse: Oxycodone sales drop in Florida as state battles prescription drug abuse – Daily Oklahoman
1 cause of prescription drug deaths last year — are down 17 … “Over seven people a day are dying of drug overdoses. I have had drug abuse in my family and it’s just devastating,” Scott said. “But there are good things to see. The number of purchases …
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Causes of Drug Abuse: Winn Parish Sheriff Indicted On State Charges – msnbc.com
WDSU .com Winn Parish Sheriff Alfred “Bodie” Little was indicted Monday on the heels of another indictment on separate federal drug charges … the sheriff is accused of malfeasance in office, abuse of office and perjury, which are all felony charges.
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Oxycodone Purchases Are Dropping in Florida as State Battles Prescription Drug Epidemic

Causes of Drug Abuse: Oxycodone purchases are dropping in Florida as state battles prescription drug epidemic
Gov. Rick Scott and state officials detailed Florida’s efforts to curb prescription drug abuse, which takes seven lives a day in the state.
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Prescription Drug Abuse: Oxycodone Purchases Are Dropping in Florida – MiamiHerald.com

Prescription Drug Abuse: Oxycodone purchases are dropping in Florida – MiamiHerald.com


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Oxycodone purchases are dropping in Florida
MiamiHerald.com
Rick Scott and state officials released an overview of the efforts to curb prescription drug abuse at a press conference on Monday. By Audra DS Burch Governor Rick Scott stopped in Miami Monday to deliver news from the front lines of Florida's efforts
Governor Scott: Strike Force Winning Pill Mill WarWCTV
Fla. Prescription Drug Deaths Rise In 2010WJXT Jacksonville

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Prescription Drug Abuse: The Partnership at Drugfree.org Launches Bilingual, Toll-Free Helpline for … – HealthNewsDigest.com

The Partnership at Drugfree.org Launches Bilingual, Toll-Free Helpline for
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[1] “Prescription drug abuse is a serious public health problem that requires a coordinated response from healthcare professionals, parents, communities, law enforcement and government officials,” said John H. Stewart, President and CEO of Purdue

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Report: 1 in 4 Americans Are Binge Drinking – Florida Today

Drug Abuse Statistics: Report: 1 in 4 Americans are binge drinking – Florida Today


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Report: 1 in 4 Americans are binge drinking
Florida Today
The information comes from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, which interviewed more than 137000 people between 2008 and 2009. The report includes statistics on drinking and tobacco use, substance abuse and mental health.
DC tops nation in drug, alcohol abuseWashington Examiner
Quarter of America's Teenagers Are Drug AddictedNews Tonight

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Drug Abuse Statistics: Metro Drug Commission at 25 years: Pill abuse now the treatment target – Knoxville News Sentinel

Metro Drug Commission at 25 years: Pill abuse now the treatment target
Knoxville News Sentinel
"Now, you're beginning to see people use prescription drugs as their first experimental drugs." National statistics supplied by the MDC buttress Bailey's claim that prescription drug use is on the rise. In the last 20 years, the use of opiod

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Drug Abuse Statistics: Rx for Danger: Number of Florida Babies Born Addicted to Drugs Skyrockets – Palm Beach Post

Drug Abuse Statistics: Rx for Danger: Number of Florida babies born addicted to drugs skyrockets – Palm Beach Post

Rx for Danger: Number of Florida babies born addicted to drugs skyrockets
Palm Beach Post
But we still have to, at the very minimum, educate these women and have their [doctors] talk to them about the effects of prescription-drug use when you're pregnant," Bondi said. "It has to be a comprehensive plan."

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