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Prescription Drug Abuse Up Among US Teens: Survey – U.S. News & World Report
Prescription Drug Abuse Up Among US Teens: Survey – U.S. News & World Report
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Prescription Drug Abuse Up Among US Teens: Survey
U.S. News & World Report TUESDAY, April 23 (HealthDay News) — The United States appears to be in the throes of a prescription drug abuse crisis among teens, with a new survey showing that 24 percent of high school students — more than 5 million kids — have abused these … |
Lauren Spierer’s parents ‘appalled’ at drug-abuse allegation – The Journal News / Lohud.com
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Lauren Spierer's parents 'appalled' at drug–abuse allegation
The Journal News / Lohud.com The parents of Lauren Spierer said they are appalled that the family of their daughter's boyfriend “defamed” her by leveling accusations of drug abuse ahead of the second anniversary of her disappearance, calling the remarks “shameful and hurtful.” “We … Lauren Spierer Update: Boyfriend of missing Ind. college student took private … Lauren Spierer update: Does Jesse Wolff have something to hide? |
Lauren Spierer’s Parents ‘appalled’ at Drug-Abuse Allegation – the Journal News / Lohud.com
Lauren Spierer’s parents ‘appalled’ at drug-abuse allegation – The Journal News / Lohud.com
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Lauren Spierer's parents 'appalled' at drug–abuse allegation
The Journal News / Lohud.com The parents of Lauren Spierer said they are appalled that the family of their daughter's boyfriend “defamed” her by leveling accusations of drug abuse ahead of the second anniversary of her disappearance, calling the remarks “shameful and hurtful.” “We … Today marks 2 years since Lauren Spierer disappeared |
California Senate passes bill to curb prescription drug abuse – Los Angeles Times
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California Senate passes bill to curb prescription drug abuse
Los Angeles Times The state Senate on Thursday unanimously passed the last bill in a broad package of proposed reforms aimed at combating prescription drug abuse and mounting overdose deaths in California. The bills, inspired by a series of investigative stories in The … |
Prescription Drug Misuse and Abuse by Teens Up 33 Percent, According to New …
Prescription Drug Misuse and Abuse by Teens Up 33 Percent, According to New …
Help both teens and parents understand the real risks associated with Rx abuse with “The Dangers of Prescription Drug Abuse.” This pamphlet offers a straightforward overview of the many hazards associated with the most commonly abused Rx drugs, and … Read more on PR Web (press release)
'We cannot keep silent anymore,' say advocates against heroin abuse
Campbell County Drug-Free Alliance and several community agencies provided pamphlets and cards on tables outside the meeting so that people could seek help and learn more. “I think this is incredible,” said Jason Merrick, chairman of People Advocating … Read more on Cincinnati.com
Fighting crime together
“We have just launched our campaign against rape, crime, teenage pregnancies and drug abuse. Our launch has been … He and other ANC leaders distributed pamphlets and erected posters that urged communities to stage an aggressive fight against crime. Read more on The New Age Online
Narconon Supports Summit Focused on Rx Drug Abuse
Narconon Supports Summit Focused on Rx Drug Abuse
The recent National Rx Drug Abuse Summit held in Orlando, Florida focused the spotlight on the Rx drug epidemic killing 10,000+ Americans every year. Narconon was there in force wi Drug Abuse – Yahoo! News Search Results
Don't punish people who really need painkillers
Prescription drug abuse is a deadly problem, but proposed limits on pain pills shouldn't hurt ailing people whose lives have improved. It's not enough that medical insurance companies want to dictate how much and what kind of treatment our illnesses deserve. Drug Abuse – Yahoo! News Search Results
Study: Random Drug Testing of Middle School Students Proves Effective In Preventing Substance Abuse
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., April 9, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) and Fairleigh Dickinson University's PublicMind, today, released the results of their six year study of the effectiveness of drug-testing in the prevention of substance abuse among New Jersey middle school students.For several years, some New Jersey middle schools have asked parents … Drug Abuse – Yahoo! News Search Results
Free Presentation Offered for Parents on Drug Abuse
Free presentation offered for parents on drug abuse
Facts on prescription pill abuse , drug interaction, signs of substance abuse , addiction, parenting strategies and where to get help will be shared. Drug Abuse – Yahoo! News Search Results
Arrest rate for drug abuse violations decreases for fifth year
(4/3) The arrest rate for drug abuse violations has decreased for 5 years in a row, reports the Center for Substance Abuse Research at the University of Maryland College Park. Drug Abuse – Yahoo! News Search Results
Acura Pharmaceuticals Awarded U.S. Patent for Abuse Deterrent Drug Formulations
Acura Pharmaceuticals, Inc. , a specialty pharmaceutical company innovating abuse deterrent drugs, today announced that the company has been issued U.S. Patent No. 8,409,616 by the United States Patent … Drug Abuse – Yahoo! News Search Results
Olympic Boxer Vijender Singh Accused of Heroin Abuse : The Drug Epidemic Sweeping Across India’s Punjab
Olympic Boxer Vijender Singh Accused Of Heroin Abuse : The Drug Epidemic Sweeping Across India’s Punjab
Allegations by police that Olympic boxer Vijender Singh consumed heroin underscores the drug abuse epidemic sweeping across India’s Punjab province. According to a report from the Press Trust of India (PTI), Punjab Police claim that Singh used heroin a dozen times after acquiring it from smugglers, while his sparring partner Ram Singh consumed the drug five times between December 2012 and … Drug Abuse – Yahoo! News Search Results
Orlando hosting Rx- drug summit meeting
The country’s leading experts on the prescription drug epidemic undefined8212; ranging from the pharmaceutical industry to public health and safety undefined8212; gathered in Central Florida on Tuesday to kickoff the National Rx Drug Abuse Summit. Drug Abuse – Yahoo! News Search Results