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Drug Abuse: U.S. Campaign Aims to Combat Prescription Drug Abuse
Drug Abuse: U.S. Campaign Aims to Combat Prescription Drug Abuse
SATURDAY, Oct. 9 (HealthDay News) — In a nationwide campaign to prevent prescription drug abuse, accidental poisonings and overdoses, a coalition of U.S. medical, drug and law enforcement agencies is calling on consumers to routinely dispose of any expired and unused medications.
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Drug Abuse: Prescription drug abuse displacing kids
The epidemic of painkilling prescription drug abuse is putting a tight squeeze on foster homes in Volusia and Flagler counties.
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Drug Abuse: Drug Abuse Treatment Rates on the Rise: U.S. Report
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 29 (HealthDay News) — Admissions for alcohol abuse treatment have remained the same in parts of the Midwest and South while dropping elsewhere in the United States, while treatment rates for illegal drugs are increasing across the country, especially for marijuana abuse, according to a new report.
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Opana Spikes Overdose Deaths – Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Causes of Drug Abuse: Opana spikes overdose deaths – Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Law enforcement agencies started seeing the drug about nine months ago. Since its introduction to the addict community, it is suspected as the cause of six overdose deaths, Lee said. One problem is that addicts who abuse other pain medications such as …
Causes of Drug Abuse – Bing News
Causes of Drug Abuse: Officer’s tragic career fall due to drug abuse – Police one.com
The abuse of prescription painkillers is America’s second-most rampant illegal drug problem, behind marijuana … it can lead to behaviors that cause the person to do almost anything in order to use the substance,” said Fullerton Police Chief Michael …
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Causes of Drug Abuse: Factbox: Former first lady Betty Ford – YAHOO!
She developed a substance abuse problem that apparently began in the 1960s with prescription drugs taken for a pinched nerve in her … Ford was known for her candid nature and support of various causes. She backed passage of the Equal Rights Amendment …
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Causes of Drug Abuse: Notable quotes on the death of Betty Ford – AP – msnbc.com
While her death is a cause for sadness, we know that organizations such … Her courage, compassion, and commitment to helping our nation deal with drug and alcohol abuse and addiction helped thousands of people to a successful recovery and in the process …
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PPD Awarded Drug Prevention Grant
Prescription Drug Abuse in the News
Prescription Drug Abuse: PPD awarded drug prevention grant
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced earlier this week that the Portsmouth Police Department was among 201 local law enforcement agencies across the state to receive a share of $ 3.5 million …
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Prescription Drug Abuse: ISF blames globalization and modern technology for poor drug prevention results
Globalization and modern technologies are hampering drug prevention in Lebanon, the Internal Security Forces said this week, as the pharmaceutical industry vowed to tighten up standards.
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Prescription Drug Abuse: Prescription Drug Abuse, Are Support Groups Helpful?
Dr. Pohl shares if support groups are helpful for people who abuse prescription drugs. For more information on prescription drug addiction visit www.empowher.com
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Drug Abuse: Funny Videos – Gears of War : ITS MiLkBoNe Speaks on Drug Abuse
Drug Abuse: Funny Videos – Gears Of War : ITS MiLkBoNe speaks on Drug Abuse
Disclaimer: This video was not intended to make fun of anyone, so please don’t take it the wrong way. No disrespect to ITS MiLkBoNe. Don’t do drugs… (Quick note: Turn up the volume, it’s a little low) Honors: January 19, 2009 – #73 – Most Discussed (Today) – People & Blogs #30 – Top Favorited (Today) – People & Blogs
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Drug Abuse: Dentists’ role in painkiller abuse
Dentists, pharmacists and addiction experts provides new research and recommendations to help dentists combat, rather than contribute to, abuse of addictive painkillers.
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Drug Abuse: Ohio Will Fund Counties’ Efforts To Prevent Illegal Drug Abuse
Ohio is granting its law enforcement agencies $ 3.5 million in grants to help better educate young people on illegal drug abuse in an effort to prevent it.
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Frightening Increase in Teen Drug Abuse: But Why? – the Stir
Drug Abuse: Frightening Increase In Teen Drug Abuse: But Why? – The Stir
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Frightening Increase In Teen Drug Abuse: But Why?
The Stir Get ready to resist the urge to lock your teen in the house for the next several years: According to a new study on teen substance abuse, 50% of teenagers in America are drinking, using drugs or both. As ever, alcohol is the most popular substance with … |
Drug Abuse: Ohio Will Fund Counties’ Efforts To Prevent Illegal Drug Abuse
Ohio is granting its law enforcement agencies $ 3.5 million in grants to help better educate young people on illegal drug abuse in an effort to prevent it.
Read more on WTOV 9 Steubenville
Drug Abuse: Tomblin explores state’s drug problems
HUNTINGTON — Possible solutions formed the focus of discussions Friday when acting Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and four other key players came to Huntington to talk about West Virginia’s mounting drug problems.
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Drug Abuse: Teen Drug Use at Epidemic Levels, Study Says – ThirdAge
Drug Abuse: Teen Drug Use At Epidemic Levels, Study Says – ThirdAge
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Teen Drug Use At Epidemic Levels, Study Says
ThirdAge Teen drug use is now at epidemic levels, and should be considered a public health problem, according to a new report. The researchers at the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University found that three-quarters of all … Nearly Half of US Teens Smoke, Drink Alcohol, or Use Drugs Experts call adolescent substance use America's – and Oklahoma's – No. 1 … Teen Substance Abuse Is Top U.S. Health Concern, Researchers Say |
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Drug Abuse: Prison substance-abuse program helps self-confidence, cuts recidivism – Salt Lake Tribune