Posts Tagged ‘heroin abuse’
OUR VIEW: Heroin Abuse: No Longer Just a Taunton Problem – Taunton Gazette
Drug Abuse Statistics: OUR VIEW: Heroin abuse: No longer just a Taunton problem – Taunton Gazette
A news package in Sunday’s Taunton Gazette shed light on state statistics that show although fewer Bay State … In Berkley, for example, the rate of admissions to state-funded drug-abuse programs exploded from 33 to 119 between 2000 and 2010.
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Prescription Drug Abuse: Prescription Drug Abuse Leading to Rise in Pharmacy Hold-Ups – WAFF
Prescription Drug Abuse: Prescription drug abuse leading to rise in pharmacy hold-ups – WAFF
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Prescription drug abuse leading to rise in pharmacy hold-ups
WAFF In addition to the security measures, pharmacies also depend on local law enforcement to crack down on prescription drug abuse. "We've had a drastic increase in the abuse of prescription drugs, Oxycontin, Roxycontin, Percoset, Xanax," said Sgt. Michael … |
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Prescription Drug Abuse: Dangerous Abuse and Addiction – Prescription Pain Killers – The Star-Ledger – NJ.com (blog)
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Dangerous Abuse and Addiction – Prescription Pain Killers
The Star-Ledger – NJ.com (blog) After the shootings, the alleged perpetrator stole prescription drugs and ran off. He is still at large. This horrific incident highlights the continued burgeoning epidemic of prescription drug abuse and addiction. Increased pain management substances … |
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Prescription Drug Abuse: Study: County’s drug, alcohol addiction still greater than state – nwitimes.com
Prescription Drug Abuse: Prescription Pills Pave Path to Heroin, Experts Tell State Commission
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Prescription Drug Abuse: Prescription pills pave path to heroin, experts tell state commission
A growing number of young people are using prescription pills to get high, because they’re widely available and seemingly harmless fun. But that practice can lead to deep addiction and eventual heroin abuse, experts testified Wednesday before the State Commission on Investigation.
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Prescription Drug Abuse: Prescription painkiller deaths on the rise in Canada
The combination of alcohol and the prescription painkiller oxycodone that proved lethal last month for 28-year-old NHL player Derek Boogaard of Regina is an increasingly common cause of death here and in the United States.
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Prescription Drug Abuse: Narcotics stolen from Henderson CVS, drug experts not surprised
Henderson, NV (KTNV) – Prescription drug abuse is becoming an epidemic. People are so desperate, they’re breaking the law to get their fix. Now police are on the hunt for a man who robbed a CVS drug store.
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Prescription Addiction Radio Show – Ban OxyContin Petition – the Movie OxyMorons – Sunday Night June 19th
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Drug Addiction: Prescription Addiction Radio Show – Ban OxyContin Petition – The Movie OxyMorons – Sunday Night June 19th
The Prescription Addiction Radio Show – Breaking the Silence will be celebrating the over 10,000 signatures the on-line petition Ban Oxycontin has received. Johnny Hickey will be joining host Larry Golbom to discuss the milestone. Johnny wrote, produced and directed the independent movie OxyMorons soon to be featured at the 2011 Las Vegas Film Festival July 14 – 17. (PRWeb June 14, 2011) Read …
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Drug Addiction: Prescription pills pave path to heroin, experts tell state commission
A growing number of young people are using prescription pills to get high, because they’re widely available and seemingly harmless fun. But that practice can lead to deep addiction and eventual heroin abuse, experts testified Wednesday before the State Commission on Investigation.
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Drug Addiction: Heroin Addiction Hurts More Than Just You – the Effects of Heroin Abuse
Drug Addiction: Heroin Addiction Hurts More Than Just You – The Effects of Heroin Abuse
This is a metaphorical illustration of how heroin abuse affects the abuser’s loved ones. For all who are suffering, remember: change is possible. www.heroindetoxrehab.com
Drug Addiction: Prison for burglar who left cigarette butt behind
WEST CHESTER — A discarded cigarette butt helped West Chester police solve a three-year-old burglary and send a Maryland woman with a record of illegal break-ins to prison.
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Drug Addiction: Weiner seeks treatment, but what ails him?
Experts say Anthony Weiner’s actions — making electronic sexual contact with strangers — mimic the characteristics of drug addicts, alcoholics or problem gamblers.
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Drug Addiction: New OxyContin formula said to curb abuses
The reformulation of OxyContin, intended to deter abuse, hit the market last summer; in response, addicts are turning to other narcotics easier and cheaper to use.
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Drug Addiction: What Kind of Drugs Other Then Alcohol Did Glenn Beck Do Before He Got Clean?
Question by Adviser Moppet: What kind of drugs other then alcohol did Glenn Beck do before he got clean?
I know he was an alcoholic but every time I try to look up what other drug/s he did every piece of info just says “drug addiction”. NOTE: I’m not looking for a liberal vs conservative bash-fest I just want to know.
Best answer:
Answer by Third of Five
Im not sure, but many people consider alcohol a legal drug, and when you abuse it well that would be drug abuse. Maybe thats what he means.
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Drug Addiction: Prescription pills pave path to heroin, experts tell state commission
A growing number of young people are using prescription pills to get high, because they’re widely available and seemingly harmless fun. But that practice can lead to deep addiction and eventual heroin abuse, experts testified Wednesday before the State Commission on Investigation.
Read more on The Record