Posts Tagged ‘prescription drug abuse’

Crime Rates Drop, Local Rehab Facility Sees Rise in Illegal Drug Abuse – WPSD Local 6

Crime rates drop, local rehab facility sees rise in illegal drug abuse – WPSD Local 6

Crime rates drop, local rehab facility sees rise in illegal drug abuse
WPSD Local 6
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky—Crime rates drop, but illegal drug use soars. Law enforcement is cracking down while local rehab centers battle the addiction. New crime statistics provide a new look at just how safe our community is. The McCracken County …

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State Officials Make Drug-Free Push – Patch.com

State Officials Make Drug-Free Push
Patch.com
State officials that unveiled a hard-hitting advertising campaign last month directed at parents with the hopes of getting them to look at recent substance abuse statistics are making another push at educational awareness. The Partnership for a Drug

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4 Shocking Facts About Prescription Drug Abuse in America – Care2.com

“Prescription Drug Take-Back Day” Coming Up April 26th

“Prescription Drug Take-Back Day” coming up April 26th
MADISON (WITI) — Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen and Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Secretary Cathy Stepp have joined forces to… Prescription Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

 

Chico councilmember admits to prescription drug abuse
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. Prescription Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

 


 

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Crime Rates Drop, Local Rehab Facility Sees Rise in Illegal Drug Abuse – WPSD Local 6

Crime rates drop, local rehab facility sees rise in illegal drug abuse – WPSD Local 6

Crime rates drop, local rehab facility sees rise in illegal drug abuse
WPSD Local 6
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky—Crime rates drop, but illegal drug use soars. Law enforcement is cracking down while local rehab centers battle the addiction. New crime statistics provide a new look at just how safe our community is. The McCracken County …

Drug Abuse Statistics – Google News

 

State Officials Make Drug-Free Push – Patch.com

State Officials Make Drug-Free Push
Patch.com
State officials that unveiled a hard-hitting advertising campaign last month directed at parents with the hopes of getting them to look at recent substance abuse statistics are making another push at educational awareness. The Partnership for a Drug

Drug Abuse Statistics – Google News

 

4 Shocking Facts About Prescription Drug Abuse in America – Care2.com

Missoula Events Spotlight Prescription Drug Abuse Among Youth – the Missoulian

Missoula events spotlight prescription drug abuse among youth – The Missoulian


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Missoula events spotlight prescription drug abuse among youth
The Missoulian
MUSAP, the Missoula Forum for Children and Youth and other sponsors are behind several events this week as part of prescription drug misuse awareness week. A Prescription for Prevention summit will be held Wednesday, with 140 people registered to …
Pharmacists are often on the front line against prescription drug abuseRavalli Republic
Prescription Drug Misuse Awareness Week reveals startling statsKPAX-TV
Prescription Drug Misuse Awareness Week kicks off in MissoulaNBC Montana

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Prescription drug database: help for addicts or invasion of privacy? – The Patriot-News

Prescription drug database: help for addicts or invasion of privacy?
The Patriot-News
Drug overdoses in Pennsylvania increased by 89 percent between 1999 and 2010, with Pennsylvania ranked 14th in the country for such deaths. Most of the deaths involved prescription drugs. Moreover, authorities say prescription drug abuse is closely …

Doctors, Medical Staff on Drugs Put Patients at Risk – USA TODAY

Doctors, medical staff on drugs put patients at risk – USA TODAY


USA TODAY

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 …
Hospital setting triggers worker drug abuse, theftFierceHealthcare
Drug-addicted health professionals put patients at riskHerald Times Reporter
Drug abuse among medical professionals rarely detected13WMAZ

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What Personality Might Have To Do With Drug Abuse Risk – Huffington Post

What Personality Might Have To Do With Drug Abuse Risk
Huffington Post
Many studies have attempted to link genes to the condition researchers call substance use disorder, but they've largely failed to do so, even though the condition can run in families, said Dr. Sergi Ferré, a senior scientist and section chief at the

Doctors, Medical Staff on Drugs Put Patients at Risk – USA TODAY

Doctors, medical staff on drugs put patients at risk – USA TODAY


USA TODAY

Doctors, medical staff on drugs put patients at risk
USA TODAY
America's prescription drug epidemic reaches deep into the medical community. Across the country, more than 100,000 doctors, nurses, technicians and other health professionals struggle with abuse or addiction, mostly involving narcotics such as
Drugaddicted health professionals put patients at riskHerald Times Reporter
Drug abuse among medical professionals rarely detected13WMAZ

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My Journey From Homeless Drug Addict To Magna Cum Laude – NPR (blog)


NPR (blog)

My Journey From Homeless Drug Addict To Magna Cum Laude
NPR (blog)
I was fighting a rat for the remnants of a corn dog I'd salvaged from the trash. That's when I realized I'd crossed the final line I had drawn. I had told myself, as long as I don't shoot up, I'm OK. As long as I'm not homeless, I'm OK. But now I was