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Drug Addiction: Prescription Drug Addiction Skyrocketed 430% Over Past Decade; Drug Rehab for Painkiller Abuse Soars – New York Daily News
Drug Addiction: Prescription drug addiction skyrocketed 430% over past decade; Drug rehab for painkiller abuse soars – New York Daily News
Federal statistics released Thursday revealed that treatment for prescription painkiller abuse has skyrocketed 430% over the last decade. The increase is even more pronounced given that over the same time period the overall rate of substance …
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Drug Addiction: Government of Canada Supports Drug Abuse Prevention for Northern and Prairie Vulnerable Youth – msnbc.com
Factsheet: National Anti-Drug Strategy Funding for the Council on Drug Abuse – December 2011 (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/media/nr-cp/_2011/2011_167fs-eng.php) Shelly Glover, Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface, on behalf of the Honourable Leona …
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Drug Addiction: Curb Drug Abuse By W.Va. Teens – Intelligencer
It is too early to say with certainty whether a West Virginia pilot program to keep young people from abusing drugs, alcohol and tobacco is working. But the project has shown promising results and should be expanded, at least on a trial basis. In some ways …
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Prescription Drug Addiction Skyrocketed 430% Over Past Decade; Drug Rehab for … – New York Daily News
Drug Addiction: Prescription drug addiction skyrocketed 430% over past decade; Drug rehab for … – New York Daily News
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Prescription drug addiction skyrocketed 430% over past decade; Drug rehab for …
New York Daily News More and more the nation's drug problem lies in medicine cabinets and the prescription pads of shady health practitioners, says SAMHSA. Earlier this year, it released a report titled "Epidemic: Responding to America's Prescription Drug Abuse Crisis," … |
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Drug Addiction: Government of Canada Supports Drug Abuse Prevention for Northern and Prairie … – MarketWatch (press release)
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Government of Canada Supports Drug Abuse Prevention for Northern and Prairie …
MarketWatch (press release) "The Government of Canada is proud to be working with the Council on Drug Abuse to help prevent illicit drug use among Aboriginal and vulnerable youth in our Northern and Prairie regions," said MP Glover. "This prevention program helps youth make … |
Drug Abuse Statistics: Scary Data About Drink-Spiking Released — Health Check – News Radio 1310 KLIX
Drug Abuse Statistics: Scary Data About Drink-Spiking Released — Health Check – News Radio 1310 KLIX
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Scary Data About Drink-Spiking Released — Health Check
News Radio 1310 KLIX SAMHSA's Drug Abuse Warning Network, which monitors drug-related emergency room visits in the US, says almost two-thirds of those poisoned were women, and 60 percent overall involved alcohol in combination with other drugs. Such poisonings often occur … Drugs slipped into drinks sending many to ER |
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Drug Abuse Statistics: ER Visits For Deliberate Drugging Soar – NBC4i.com
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ER Visits For Deliberate Drugging Soar
NBC4i.com A wide range of substances were involved in the ER visits, including pharmaceutical and illicit drugs, including "date rape" drugs such as Rohypnol, the report from the Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality at the federal Substance Abuse … |
Causes of Drug Abuse: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Assistance Refers to Various Ways Through Which an Addicted Person Can Receive Help – Transworld News
Causes of Drug Abuse: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Assistance refers to various ways through which an addicted person can receive help – Transworld News
… of alcohol and drug abuse. Many people are getting addicted to dangerous drugs such as Marijuana, nicotine, alcohol, heroine and other dangerous drugs and addictive substances. However, Alcohol and Drug Treatment Assistance is now available …
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Causes of Drug Abuse: Florida House Launches Addiction Treatment Program for Professionals – YAHOO!
Peter Marinelli with The Florida House says of the program, “Drug or alcohol abuse can affect anyone – even the most … The Florida House Experience has a variety of addiction treatment programs to meet the needs of many different individuals.
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Causes of Drug Abuse: BARTA: ‘Medical treatment’ enriching some doctors – Green Valley News and Sun
Two weeks ago I brought up the issue of the national epidemic of prescription drug abuse. I used the example of the indictment … that there is no basis for the use of marijuana in the treatment of glaucoma. The pro-marijuana people used a very old …
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Causes of Drug Abuse: Getting Help for Drug Addiction – Examiner
These groups are specifically for drug abusers. Here are 12 questions to consider when selecting an alcohol or substance abuse treatment or rehabilitation program, according to the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment: 1. Does the program accept your insurance?
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Kirk Joins Fight Against Prescription Drug Abuse – WJBC News
Prescription Drug Abuse: Kirk joins fight against prescription drug abuse – WJBC News
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Kirk joins fight against prescription drug abuse
WJBC News Senator Mark Kirk has proposed a bill to combat prescription drug abuse. (Photo by Getty Images) CHICAGO – US Sen. Mark Kirk says he is joining a West Virginia Democrat in proposing legislation designed to combat prescription drug abuse. … Kirk joins fight against prescription drug abuse Kirk proposing legislation designed to combat prescription drug abuse Bipartisan Bicameral Group of Lawmakers Support Pill Mill Crackdown Legislation |
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Prescription Drug Abuse: National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators Joins Federal Initiative … – Sacramento Bee
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National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators Joins Federal Initiative …
Sacramento Bee In her role at Express Scripts, Abou Nader spearheads the company's efforts to detect and prevent prescription drug waste, fraud and abuse. About the National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators, Inc. The National Association of Drug Diversion … National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators Joins Federal Initiative … |
Prescription Drug Abuse Leads to Crime and Heroin – Transworld News
Prescription Drug Abuse: Prescription Drug Abuse Leads to Crime and Heroin – Transworld News
Two different studies in the Chicago, Illinois area and the state of Massachusetts have shown a link between prescription drug abuse and a rise in crime and an eventual switch from pills to illicit drugs, such as heroin. In the Chicago area study, the …
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Prescription Drug Abuse: Prescription Drug Abuse Amongst the Aging – Transworld News
A study by the United States Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) revealed that drug use among adults aged 50 and over has increased substantially, especially the overuse and non-medical use of prescription drugs. Overall, it …
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Prescription Drug Abuse: State fights prescription drug abuse epidemic – KABC
As the country grapples with an explosion in prescription drug abuse, authorities have stepped up efforts to limit access to one drug by arresting 10 people including two doctors last week in a Los Angeles OxyContin ring that also involved Medicare …
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Prescription Drug Abuse: Prescription drug problem topic of NY conference – msnbc.com
AMHERST, N.Y. — The prescription drug abuse epidemic is the topic of a daylong conference happening in upstate New York. National drug czar Gil Kerlikowske will be the keynote speaker at Friday’s conference at the University at Buffalo.
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