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Homelessness : Statistics on Homeless People With Substance Abuse Issues – Homeless people with substance abuse issues make up the majority of the homeless seen in shelters, and most of that group also has mental health issues to go…

How we can fight the prescription drug abuse epidemic
This week, government officials, law enforcement, business leaders, healthcare professionals, and substance abuse experts will gather in Atlanta for the National Rx Drug Abuse Summit. As these experts convene, it is vital to highlight the importance of …
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Advocates unveil PSAs to highlight teen substance abuse
CONCORD – While legislators, judges, police and treatment experts sound the alarm about New Hampshire's now well-established heroin and opioid epidemic, one Granite State nonprofit is taking a longer view and focusing its efforts on the roots of the …
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Parent-teen talk concerning alcohol recognized nationally
However, alcohol remains the most commonly used and abused drug among the young, because, "the more accessible means the bigger the problem," Matthews said. Payne admits if it wasn't for run-ins with the law and health issues, he's not sure he would …
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Schools update policies on guns, drugs, social media
The policy applies to all posts, public or private, posted from school or any other site, including a student's home, especially those that include “violence against others, bullying, harassment and intimidation, alcohol and/or substance abuse, weapon …
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Medical Board issues new rules for prescribing opiates
Under the new policy, doctors are encouraged to conduct a "social and vocational assessment" of patients needing pain medications and screen them for any history of mental health disorders and alcohol or drug abuse. The policy also advises doctors to …
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MSNBC’s Toure Attributes Houston’s Drug Use To “Fear Of Going Back To Poverty”–Because She’s Black – http://townhall.com/tipsheet/

Rising drug use will result in increased dental problems
Australian health experts have warned a rise in drug use will cause an increase in other health issues including severe dental problems. Sharon Liberali, director of the special needs unit at the Adelaide Dental Hospital, says the use of …
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Why so much shame in addiction?
Alcoholism, and addiction in general causes so much sorrow and pain for so many. The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence estimates that 17.6 million people, or one in every 12 adults, suffer from alcohol abuse or dependence. That's just …
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Rising drug use will result in increased dental problems
Australian health experts have warned a rise in drug use will cause an increase in other health issues including severe dental problems. Sharon Liberali, director of the special needs unit at the Adelaide Dental Hospital, says the use of …
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The complicated marijuana debate
In addition to incorporating mandatory education for young offenders into the bill, Schroadter hopes decriminalizing the drug will lead to more open conversations about its use and its effects. “What my wife says, and I took to … According to data …
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Nyaope classification revives drug sentencing debate
"They are criminalising a health issue," he said. "Look at the root cause and treat it. Prison is not a deterrent. Users will find a way to circumvent it. This is not a war … "Common sense tells us that simply threatening has consequences, and …
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Fight against drugs moves to cocaine, ketamine and legal highs
AS treatment providers get a grip on helping heroin addicts, the struggle to eradicate the harmful affects of drugs is turning to those hooked on cocaine, ketamine and legal highs. Share this image. The number of addicts aged between 25-34-years-old …
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Music Festival Season and the Danger of Party Drugs
Unfortunately, the use of both legal and illegal substances—under party settings in particular—can spark overdoses, hospitalizations, and in some cases exacerbate addiction or mental health issues. Popular party drugs include cocaine, ketamine, MDMA …
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Increase in deadly designer drugs ordered online
Chief executive of Hobart addiction clinic Holyoake, Sarah Charlton, said her organisation had seen a drop in pure cannabis consumption over the past year but poly-drug use, which often included NPS, was definitely on the increase. Ms Charlton said …
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Rising drug use will result in increased dental problems
Australian health experts have warned a rise in drug use will cause an increase in other health issues including severe dental problems. Causes of Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results