Posts Tagged ‘heroin abuse’
Spate of Suicides Linked to Drug Debts as Methylamphetamine Abuse Spreads Through Mildura
Spate of suicides linked to drug debts as methylamphetamine abuse spreads through Mildura
A spate of suicides in the Indigenous community in the remote north-west of Victoria has been linked to large debts racked up over the drug known as ice. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
Vos outlines priorities — Fighting heroin abuse among top items for legislative session
RACINE — Education reform, economic development and curbing drug abuse will be top focus areas in the Assembly early next year, according to state Rep. Robin Vos. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
Borno warns public against sale of expired drugs
The Borno Government on Monday said it had taken measures to control the sale of expired drugs in the state, Malam Kaka Shehu, the Chairman, Committee on Drug Abuse Control and Rehabilitation of Victims of Drug Abuse, announced this to the News Agency of Nigeria in Maiduguri. He said the expired drugs kept at the… [Read More…] Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
Heroin Rising: Cheap, Addictive and Deadly
Heroin Rising: Cheap, Addictive and Deadly – http://www.hrmvideo.com Teen heroin use is on the rise again. Heroin use can result in significant health problems including overdose and death; and, if shar…
Is heroin addiction as close as your medicine cabinet?
December 19, 2013 (WPVI) — An Action News investigation uncovers an alarming revelation about opiate addiction, and the connection between heroin use and prescriptions medications many of us use every day. The scourge of heroin continues to spread …
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Proposal seeks to curb heroin abuse in Ky.
Kentucky lawmakers reacting to a surge in heroin overdose deaths said Thursday they will push for legislation next year calling for tougher punishment for high-level traffickers and more treatment for addicts of the dangerously addictive drug. Touting …
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Matthew Perry Is a Big Supporter of Drug Courts.
Matthew Perry is a big supporter of drug courts.
The 44-year-old 'Friends' star – who battled alcohol and drug addiction problems earlier in his life – backs the American court system which aims to decrease the number of drug offenders by offering non-violent persons the chance to receive treatment. Drug Addiction – Yahoo News Search Results
Bill would tally Ohio’s addicted newborns
Recognizing the difficulty in measuring new efforts to curb Ohio’s prescription-drug and heroin abuse crisis, the House might move early next year to require hospitals to report the number of newborns addicted to drugs. “It’s one of the few measurements we will have ongoing for future legislators to see if we’re impacting these addiction issues in a positive, negative or neutral way,” said Rep … Drug Addiction – Yahoo News Search Results
Drug Abuse Falls 11%
Drug abuse falls 11%
The total number of reported drug abusers in the first three quarters of the year decreased 11% year-on-year. The Action Committee Against Narcotics heard today the number of reported young drug abusers aged under 21 was 28% lower, while the number of newly reported drug abusers dropped by 19%. Heroin remained the most popular type of drug abused, however, the number of reported heroin abusers … Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
N.J. drug court saluted for turning around addicts’ lives
As he spoke at Passaic County's drug court graduation, Governor Christie cited the need to stop the cycle of drug abuse and jail, which puts the same people in front of the same judges time and again. He said the solution to the state’s drug problems cannot be to put them out of our sight “and feel that we’re fixing the problem.” Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
Unemeployment Benefits Debate; Bills to Fight Drug Abuse; Lake Erie Caucus … – Plain Dealer
Unemeployment benefits debate; bills to fight drug abuse; Lake Erie Caucus … – Plain Dealer
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Unemeployment benefits debate; bills to fight drug abuse; Lake Erie Caucus …
Plain Dealer Here are some stories from the past 12 hours you might have missed, including the ongoing debate over whether Congress should extend unemployment benefits, new bills in the Statehouse that could curb prescription drug and heroin abuse, and the … |
Ohio Officials Taking On Drug-Abusing Pet Owners – 10TV
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Ohio Officials Taking On Drug–Abusing Pet Owners
10TV The Dayton Daily News reports that DeWine's office has heard from police officers and community leaders about possible abuse of drugs prescribed by veterinarians for pets and who may even be hurting their animals to get the meds. Lawmakers took on the … Ohio Officials say Drug Users Abusing Pet Medications |
Bipartisan Effort Takes on Pain-Pill and Heroin Abuse
Bipartisan effort takes on pain-pill and heroin abuse
A sweeping bipartisan package of drug legislation that would, among other things, infuse $ 180 million into “recovery housing” for people working to kick an addiction, was unveiled yesterday by Ohio House lawmakers. Drug Addiction – Yahoo News Search Results
Russell Brand on awareness of Drugs addiction as a health issue – Medical Documentary –