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Young Marijuana Smokers 'Face Increased Risk of Heart Attacks and Strokes'
Young marijuana users may face increased risk of heart attacks and other serious cardiovascular problems, according to a new study. Records from the French Addictovigilance Network, a system of national centres in France that collects information about drug abuse, revealed a clear link between cardiovascular complications and cannabis use. Researchers found 35 reports of patients who experienced … Causes of Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

New Jersey NJ Alcohol Drug Rehab Announces Expansion of Drug Rehabilitation Program
With more opportunities now available for drug addicts to seek help and relief from the downward spiral of addiction, the continual need and pain for more drugs can be stopped. For a free consultation, call 862-781-5418. (PRWeb April 23, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/New-Jersey-NJ-drug-rehab/drug-treatment-alcohol/prweb11782599.htm Drug Addiction – Yahoo News Search Results

Experts: Prescription drug abuse becoming big problem in Lincoln County
(KMOV.com) – Officials have told News 4 that prescription drug abuse is rising among pre-teens in Lincoln County. Authorities have told News 4 that more people are abusing prescription drugs than heroin, LSD, inhalants, and cocaine combined. According to recent statistics, the number of drug overdoses per capita tripled in Missouri between 1999 and 2010. Only six other states have more overdoses … Prescription Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

Georgia wages war against prescription drug abuse
CBS46 investigates how Georgia is fighting the war on prescription drugs and if the state is winning. Prescription Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

Drug company objects to new Massachusetts rules
BOSTON — A San Diego company that makes the new prescription painkiller Zohydro says it is disappointed with Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick's decision to impose new restrictions on the drug after a federal judge said his attempt to ban it outright was unconstitutional. The new requirements, announced by Patrick on Tuesday, include the doctor's completion of a risk assessment and a "pain … Causes of Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

Official: Massachusetts gave Zohydro maker airing
BOSTON — A spokeswoman for Gov. Deval Patrick says state officials have met several times with the San Diego drugmaker of the new painkiller Zohydro and still have concerns the medication could get into the hands of the wrong people and contribute to the surge in drug abuse in Massachusetts. The governor initially banned Zohydro last month but set new restrictions this week since a federal judge … Causes of Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results    Read more...

Independent Pharmacies Seek Greater Role in Fighting Prescription Drug Abuse
As the Drug Enforcement Administration gears up for another National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on April 26, the National Community Pharmacists Association, the group representing independent pharmacists, says its members are eager to help their communities get rid of unwanted or expired drugs year-round. Prescription Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Saturday
The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), Media barracks and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will conduct Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, 10 to 2, Saturday, April 26. The event gives the public an opportunity 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

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According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the abuse of alcohol and illicit drugs cost our nation 428 billion dollars in related costs from crime, lost work, productivity and healthcare each year. In 2012 an estimated 23.1 million Americans needed treatment for a problem related to drugs or alcohol, but only 2.5 million received treatment. Drug Abuse Statistics – Yahoo News Search Results