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New US Drug Survey: Marijuana and Heroin Increasing

New US drug survey: Marijuana and heroin increasing
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) surveyed 70,000 Americans aged 12 and older about their drug use during 2012. They found increased rates of marijuana and heroin use over past surveys. "These statistics … Read more on CBS News

Prescription drug abuse contributing to rise in heroin use in San Diego County
The percent of treatment admissions indicating heroin as a primary drug of choice increased from 17 percent to 23 percent, and the number of heroin overdose deaths rose from 57 to 74. Illicit drug abuse costs the United States $ 193 billion annually due … Read more on Ramona Sentinel

Treating pain without creating an addiction
… addiction from the overuse of opioid medications. The pharmaceutical industry is booming. The Institute of Medicine of the National Academies estimates pain management costs at $ 560 billion to $ 635 billion annually, an average of $ 2,000 for each … Read more on Seacoastonline.com

Exclusive: The Truth Behind Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore's Alleged Drugs Abuse

Exclusive: The truth behind Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore's alleged drugs abuse
According to documents accessed by Mail Today, on July 30, 2004, the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) notified the NRAI about Rathore's positive dope test for banned substance 'Prednisolone'. Baljit Sethi, secretary general of the NRAI at … Read more on India Today

ACC report warns of increasing illicit drug abuse in professional sports
ACC report warns of increasing illicit drug abuse in professional sports Sydney: The Australian Crime Commission's (ACC) Illicit Drug Data Report 2011-12 has warned of an alarming increase in the use, seizure and arrests for illicit drugs in sports … Read more on Zee News


 

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Drug Abuse: Larceny, Drug Abuse Violations Increase at GV – Grand Valley Lanthorn

Drug Abuse: Larceny, drug abuse violations increase at GV – Grand Valley Lanthorn

Larceny, drug abuse violations increase at GV
Grand Valley Lanthorn
Drug abuse violation arrests at GVSU have gone up from 34 in 2009 to 63 in 2011. DeHaan said that overall, the crime rate at GVSU is comparatively low to other campuses that are similar in size. The university's Pew Campus reported 21 larcenies and 2

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Drug Abuse: Horrors Of Methamphetamines By Rehabs.com Shows Faces Ravaged By … – Huffington Post


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Horrors Of Methamphetamines By Rehabs.com Shows Faces Ravaged By
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A new anti-crystal meth campaign featuring the warped mugshots of alleged repeat users is scary, but is it effective at discouraging drug abuse? Not really, say researchers. The "Horros of Methamphetamine," launched by Rehabs.com, claims to show the
The Horrors Of Meth: Scary Photos Show What Drug Addiction Does To Your FaceBlissTree
Harrowing faces of Meth: Shocking police mugshots show devastating effect of Mirror.co.uk
The shocking before and after pictures of meth addicts – warning: disturbing The Independent
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Drop in Illicit Drug Use in Cities, Uptick in Prescription Drug Abuse

Drug Abuse: Drop in Illicit Drug Use in Cities, Uptick in Prescription Drug Abuse
Title: Drop in Illicit Drug Use in Cities, Uptick in Prescription Drug Abuse Category: Health News Created: 10/15/2012 4:06:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 10/16/2012 12:00:00 AM
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Drug Abuse: A sober look at drug dependency
Drug abuse is a problem for many people and families in our area, and is often a lifelong battle that can end tragically.
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Drug Abuse: Research Reveals Decline in Illicit Drug Abuse; Prescription Drug Abuse on the Rise
Research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY(tm) 2012 annual meeting showed while there has been an encouraging decline in illicit drug abuse across most major metropolitan areas in recent years, prescription drug abuse is climbing.
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Drop in Illicit Drug Use in Cities, Uptick in Prescription Drug Abuse

Drug Abuse: Drop in Illicit Drug Use in Cities, Uptick in Prescription Drug Abuse
Title: Drop in Illicit Drug Use in Cities, Uptick in Prescription Drug Abuse Category: Health News Created: 10/15/2012 4:06:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 10/16/2012 12:00:00 AM
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Drug Abuse: A sober look at drug dependency
Drug abuse is a problem for many people and families in our area, and is often a lifelong battle that can end tragically.
Drug Abuse – Yahoo! News Search Results

Drug Abuse: Research reveals decline in illicit drug abuse; Prescription drug abuse on the rise
New research shows that while there has been an encouraging decline in illicit drug abuse across most major metropolitan areas in recent years, prescription drug abuse is climbing.
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Drug Abuse: Pharmaceutical company helping in fight against prescription drug abuse
Tablet markings, monitoring of drug counterfeiting and Internet distribution, analyses of pharmacy robbery and thefts and tracking the supply chain are part of Purdue Pharma LP's efforts.
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Drug Abuse: Drop in Illicit Drug Use in Cities, Uptick in Prescription Drug Abuse

Drug Abuse: Drop in Illicit Drug Use in Cities, Uptick in Prescription Drug Abuse
Title: Drop in Illicit Drug Use in Cities, Uptick in Prescription Drug Abuse Category: Health News Created: 10/15/2012 4:06:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 10/16/2012 12:00:00 AM
Drug Abuse – Yahoo! News Search Results

Drug Abuse: A sober look at drug dependency
Drug abuse is a problem for many people and families in our area, and is often a lifelong battle that can end tragically.
Drug Abuse – Yahoo! News Search Results

Drug Abuse: Research Reveals Decline in Illicit Drug Abuse; Prescription Drug Abuse on the Rise
Research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY(tm) 2012 annual meeting showed while there has been an encouraging decline in illicit drug abuse across most major metropolitan areas in recent years, prescription drug abuse is climbing.
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Drug Abuse: Prescription Drug Abuse At All-time High For Teens
Connie K. Ho for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online Researchers from the University of Colorado at Denver recently discovered that young people in the U.S. are abusing prescription pain medications at an alarming rate – 40 percent more than past generations to be exact. Many of the adolescents have been using prescription drugs such as oxycontin, valium and vicodin. Following marijuana …
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