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1 in 3 Canadians suffered some form of child abuse; linked to mental disorders
TORONTO – One in three adult Canadians suffered some form of child abuse in their past, experiences that put them at a higher risk of developing mental health disorders later in life, a new study reports. The data paint the first nationwide picture of the prevalence of child abuse experienced by Canadian adults, lead author Tracie Afifi said of the study, published Tuesday in the Canadian … Drug Abuse Statistics – Yahoo News Search Results

Are the Feds Hoarding Pot?
Home to the only legal supply of research-grade cannabis, the National Institute on Drug Abuse has the power to shape the future of medical marijuana. Why it isn’t. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

Officials address prescription drug abuse
Lucas County Commissioners today officially designated May as Prescription Abuse Awareness & Education Month; one of several steps being taken countywide to address what health and law enforcement officials call a “growing epidemic” in the county. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

Drug Abuse Prevalent in Healthcare Industry
You might not expect the people charged with selling prescription drugs to be charged with stealing them. Tuesday, a Chattanooga pharmacist pleaded guilty in court of doing just that.      54-year-old Kimberly Hawkins pleaded guilty of theft of property and possession of a controlled substance. … Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results    Read more...

Independence Blue Cross Supports the Drug Enforcement Administration's National Prescription "Drug Take-Back Day"
PHILADELPHIA — In a nationwide effort to clear homes of potentially dangerous, expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs, Independence Blue Cross (Independence) is supporting the Drug Enforcement … Prescription Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

Report recommends insurers use prescription monitoring data to reduce opioid abuse, deaths
( Brandeis University ) The Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Center of Excellence at Brandeis University has issued a ground-breaking report recommending that medical insurers use prescription monitoring data to reduce the overdoses, deaths and health care costs associated with abuse of opioids and other prescription drugs. Prescription Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

Recent Missouri editorials
St. Joseph News-Press, April 18 Monitor prescription sales in state: Law enforcement officers, prosecutors and judges in Northwest Missouri well understand the threat posed by illegal drug use. So do medical professionals and our social welfare workers. News reports have documented the rise in heroin-related crimes … Prescription Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results    Read more...

Pagadian City Anti-Drug Abuse Council gi-reactivate – The Mindanao Examiner
PAGADIAN CITY (Mindanao Examiner / Apr. 22, 2014) – Gibutyag ni City Councilor Ernesto Mondarte ang pag-reactivate sa Pagadian City Anti-Drug Abuse Council ni Mayor Romeo Pulmones. Drug Abuse Statistics – Yahoo News Search Results

Troy, OH Alcohol Drug Rehab Launches Updated Drug Detoxification Plan
People who suffer from chronic drug addiction problems and want to stop their pain now have an answer available. For a free consultation, call 937-573-4152. (PRWeb April 22, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Troy-OH-drug-rehab/drug-detox-treatment/prweb11779159.htm Causes of Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

King County citizen board calls for tobacco age limit to be raised
Looking to reduce tobacco use among youth, the King County Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Administrative Board has voted to approve a resolution calling for a change to the legal age of tobacco purchase in Washington State. Causes of Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

Irving TX Alcohol Drug Rehab Launches Expanded Drug Treatment Services
When individuals are so caught up in their drug addiction that they are unable to function, then that might be a sign to reach out and get into treatment. For a no-cost consultation, call 469-351-4976. (PRWeb April 22, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Irving-TX-drug-rehab/drug-treatment-alcohol/prweb11779266.htm Causes of Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results    Read more...

Rahall convenes meeting on W.Va. drug problems
U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall says he has arranged a roundtable discussion with federal and West Virginia officials on the state's prescription drug abuse and trafficking problems. Prescription Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

Atlanta hosts summit on prescription drug abuse
ATLANTA (AP) – Atlanta is set to host a national summit on prescription drug abuse. Organizers from the Center for Lawful Access and Abuse Deterrence say Gov. Nathan Deal is expected to deliver opening remarks at the group's summit Tuesday at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in downtown Atlanta. … Prescription Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

GOT DRUGS? Newtown Township Police Department announces prescription drug take-back collection drive
NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP – The Newtown Township Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its eighth opportunity in three years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Prescription Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results    Read more...