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New Translational Addiction Sciences Center poised to make headway in treatment of addiction
( University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston ) The National Institute on Drug Abuse has awarded a five-year, $ 6.6 million grant to the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston to establish the Translational Addiction Sciences Center. The center will investigate the mechanisms underlying addiction with the goal of discovering and validating novel treatment options. Drug Addiction – Yahoo News Search Results

Mom outraged by classroom exercise mimicking drug addiction
A lesson at a local high school has students pretending to be drug addicts.   One mother says it sends the wrong message.   Students in a sociology class at Locust Grove High School in Henry County were asked to take part in a drug addiction simulation.   In the project, their teacher plays the role of a drug dealer supplying the students.   "It's absolutely inappropriate, and I find it … Drug Addiction – Yahoo News Search Results    Read more...

Aetna Prescription Drug Programs Help Members Prevent Misuse, Understand Proper Disposal and Reduce Overall Medical …
Aetna today announced its support for National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. The event held nationally on April 26 offers a safe and easy way for people to dispose of expired and/or unused medicines. Prescription Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

ND program destroys 3.3 tons of prescription drugs
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A North Dakota state program that collects unused medication to help fight prescription drug abuse has destroyed 3.3 tons of OxyContin and other drugs in the past five years, Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem said Friday. "Reducing access will reduce abuse," said Stenehjem, who hosted … Prescription Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

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Elizabeth NJ Alcohol Drug Rehab Announces New Intervention Program for Drug Addicts
Having a person stop their drug abuse forever can take far more resources than family and friends have available. That's the time to call for professional help. For a free consultation, call 908-838-7437. (PRWeb April 25, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Elizabeth-NJ-drug-rehab/drug-treatment-alcohol/prweb11782686.htm Causes of Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

Police: Abuse of Cold Medicines Not ‘Rampant’
Teens abusing medicines containing dextromethorphan is not a widespread problem but law enforcement officers are aware of the trend among small groups. Causes of Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

Aaron Carter Opens Up Over Drug Addiction And Bankruptcy
Pop star Aaron Carter has opened up about his past trouble with drug addiction and bankruptcy, revealing his problems started when he participated in… Drug Addiction – Yahoo News Search Results

Newark NJ Alcohol Drug Rehab Launches New Intervention Program
When a person is so wrapped up in his or her drug addiction, it can be difficult to have him or her see how much pain is being produced among family and friends. For a free consultation, call 862-772-8570. (PRWeb April 25, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Newark-NJ-drug-rehab/drug-treatment-alcohol/prweb11782526.htm Drug Addiction – Yahoo News Search Results

Grand Rapids MI Alcohol Drug Rehab Announces Extended Intervention Program
Taking a chance to stop a loved one's continued downward fall into deeper drug addiction is worth it for family and friends. For a no-cost consultation, call 616-214-3347. (PRWeb April 25, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Grand-Rapids-drug-rehab/PA-drug-treatment-alcohol/prweb11782996.htm Drug Addiction – Yahoo News Search Results    Read more...

Combating prescription drug abuse
Published: Thursday, April 24, 2014 at 7:56 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, April 24, 2014 at 7:56 a.m. Prescription Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

First of its Kind Prescription Drug Storage Solution Unveiled to Keep Families, Kids and Communities Safe
Introducing RxArmory, a safe, convenient, and affordable method for securing prescription drugs in the home. (PRWeb April 25, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/04/prweb11720053.htm Prescription Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

Merced to collect prescription drugs during Drug Take-Back Day
The Merced County Sheriff’s Office will be collecting prescription drugs from the public on Saturday for safe and ecologically responsible disposal. Prescription Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

Meth takes over as deadliest drug in Linn County and Oregon
Linn County had six drug-related deaths in 2013, all of them related to methamphetamine, according to statistics released by the Oregon State Medical Examiner on Thursday. Drug Abuse Statistics – Yahoo News Search Results