Posts Tagged ‘prescription drug abuse’
Ohio Sees Record High Heroin Overdose Deaths
Ohio sees record high heroin overdose deaths
Heroin abuse. WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) – The Ohio Department of Health released new statistics on heroin-related deaths, and the number jumped by nearly 40 percent from 2011 to 2012. The state says 680 … that they regularly use,” said Dyer. Dyer said what …
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Tranquiliser abuse
Commenting on the statistics, head of Anti-drug Association KENTHEA Dr Kyriacos Veresies said the authorities should be concerned that abuse of prescription drugs including Ativan, Clonotril, Vallium, and Xanax is rated at 11% among Cypriot secondary …
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Scioto County placed 2nd highest in state drug-deaths
The other statistics reveal that 389 deaths in the state in 2012 involved other unspecified drugs with 1,016 involving multiple drugs. “Ohio's making a difference against prescription drug abuse because so many people have come together at the local …
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4 Shocking Facts About Prescription Drug Abuse in America – Care2.com
4 Shocking Facts About Prescription Drug Abuse in America – Care2.com
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4 Shocking Facts About Prescription Drug Abuse in America
Care2.com According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), rates of death by drug overdose have more than tripled since 1990, but the deceased weren't smoking crack or shooting heroin into their veins. They're not even unemployed and homeless. In fact … Community coalition confronts prescription drug abuse |
Drug Abuse Statistics – Google News
Prescription Drug Abuse Increases on US Campuses – The Arkanas Traveller
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Prescription Drug Abuse Increases on US Campuses
The Arkanas Traveller As of 2013, Arkansas had the highest rate of teen prescription abuse, according to Community Organization for Drug Education. Abuse of pain relievers is the highest rate among ages 12-25. Seventy percent of people in that age group admitted to … |
Doctors, Medical Staff on Drugs Put Patients at Risk – USA TODAY
Doctors, medical staff on drugs put patients at risk – USA TODAY
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Doctors, medical staff on drugs put patients at risk
USA TODAY Pervasive problem: The latest drug use data from the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, released in 2007, indicated that an average of 103,000 doctors, nurses, medical technicians and health care aides a year were abusing … Drug-addicted health professionals put patients at risk |
KY’s Operation UNITE oganizes national Rx Abuse Summit – The Courier-Journal
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KY's Operation UNITE oganizes national Rx Abuse Summit
The Courier-Journal The event, scheduled for April 22-24 in Atlanta, is organized by the Eastern Kentucky anti-drug organization Operation UNITE. It's billed as the largest national gathering of professionals targeting prescription drug abuse. Last year's summit, held in … Work Comp Leader to Present at National Rx Drug Abuse Summit Work Comp Leader to Deliver Industry Insight on Prescription Drug Abuse at … WCRI to Present Research on Florida Ban on Physician Dispensing of Opioids … |
REGION: State Police Among Law Enforcement Agencies Doing National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
REGION: State police among law enforcement agencies doing National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
WASHTENAW COUNTY — Michigan State Police, among other local law enforcement agencies, is partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration for National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 26. Prescription Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
Work Comp Leader to Deliver Industry Insight on Prescription Drug Abuse at National Rx Drug Abuse Summit
The merged entity of Progressive Medical and PMSI, a workers’ compensation specialty services company, will share insight on the issue of prescription drug abuse in the workers’ compensation system at the National Rx Drug Abuse Summit, April 22-24, 2014, in Atlanta. (PRWeb April 18, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/04/prweb11776529.htm Prescription Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
4 Shocking Facts About Prescription Drug Abuse in America – Care2.com
4 Shocking Facts About Prescription Drug Abuse in America – Care2.com
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4 Shocking Facts About Prescription Drug Abuse in America
Care2.com According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), rates of death by drug overdose have more than tripled since 1990, but the deceased weren't smoking crack or shooting heroin into their veins. They're not even unemployed and homeless. In fact … Community coalition confronts prescription drug abuse |
Drug Abuse Statistics – Google News
Prescription Drug Abuse Increases on US Campuses – The Arkanas Traveller
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Prescription Drug Abuse Increases on US Campuses
The Arkanas Traveller As of 2013, Arkansas had the highest rate of teen prescription abuse, according to Community Organization for Drug Education. Abuse of pain relievers is the highest rate among ages 12-25. Seventy percent of people in that age group admitted to … |
YOVASO Club at JRHS Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Campaign and Drug … – Roanoke Times
YOVASO Club at JRHS prescription drug abuse prevention campaign and drug … – Roanoke Times
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YOVASO Club at JRHS prescription drug abuse prevention campaign and drug …
Roanoke Times The JRHS YOVASO club (Youth of Virginia Speak Out), in partnership with RAYSAC (Roanoke Area Youth Substance Abuse Coalition) is engaging in a prescription drug abuse awareness campaign. Now through Saturday April 26th, you can stop by … |
Prescription Drug Abuse – Google News
Chico councilmember admits to prescription drug abuse – Action News Now
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Chico councilmember admits to prescription drug abuse
Action News Now Just before Tuesday night's city council meeting, Councilwomen Mary Goloff made the announcement that she's been seeking rehabilitation treatment for her addiction to prescription medication. "On February 27th, with the support of my family and my … |
Prescription Drug Abuse – Google News
Missoula events spotlight prescription drug abuse among youth – The Missoulian