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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

4 Shocking Facts About Prescription Drug Abuse in America
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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 abuseLake County News Sun

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Drug Abuse Statistics – Google News

 

Teen substance abuse is the new ‘normal,’ school counselor says – San Jose Mercury News

Teen substance abuse is the new 'normal,' school counselor says
San Jose Mercury News
Citing statistics from the National Institute on Drug Abuse — which surveys students in grades 8, 10 and 12 annually — Lechner said alcohol use has decreased 10 to 15 percent since 2003, while pot-smoking has increased 200 percent. Many parents also …

Community Coalition Confronts Prescription Drug Abuse – Lincolnshire Review

Community coalition confronts prescription drug abuse – Lincolnshire Review

Community coalition confronts prescription drug abuse
Lincolnshire Review
Prescription drug abuse accounts for about 45 percent of all overdose deaths, which is more than heroin, cocaine and other illegal drugs combined, according to the Foundation for a Drug-Free World. Those at the Ela Coalition Against Youth Substance …
4 Shocking Facts About Prescription Drug Abuse in AmericaCare2.com

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Doctor: Prescription drug abuse can affect anyone – SouthCoastToday.com

Doctor: Prescription drug abuse can affect anyone
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NEW BEDFORD — The face of prescription drug abuse could be anyone, not just a junkie or a prostitute working the streets, said an anesthesiologist and former addiction specialist. "It could be anyone in this room. There is no stereotype," Angela

Prescription Drug Abuse – Google News

 

Senate tackles prescription drug abuse – The Hill (blog)

'An Addict With Friends'

'An Addict With Friends'
… sold the drug. On this night, Mr. Aaron said, his visitors did not ring the bell. …. For concert tours and a three-year residence in Paris, he said, he stopped using heroin without much difficulty. … I enjoy every minute of it.” He had been up …
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West Springfield Forum Targets Opiate, Other Drug Dangers For Kids
Thursday's forum educated parents on how resources can help them both prevent and handle scary drug trends. Police say overall heroin use has doubled since 2007. … has seen more kids engage with more powerful and dangerous drugs. He says parents need …
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Warrick: Limit abuse, not legitimate use, of prescription drugs
The council, which includes representatives from the Department of Health and Human Services and several other state agencies, will examine the problem of prescription drug abuse and develop a proactive plan to combat it. The Pain Society of … After …
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Community Coalition Confronts Prescription Drug Abuse – Lake County News Sun

Community coalition confronts prescription drug abuse – Lake County News Sun

Community coalition confronts prescription drug abuse
Lake County News Sun
The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, April 26, aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. County drop-off
4 Shocking Facts About Prescription Drug Abuse in AmericaCare2.com

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Prescription Drug Abuse – Google News

 

Doctor: Prescription drug abuse can affect anyone – SouthCoastToday.com

Doctor: Prescription drug abuse can affect anyone
SouthCoastToday.com
NEW BEDFORD — The face of prescription drug abuse could be anyone, not just a junkie or a prostitute working the streets, said an anesthesiologist and former addiction specialist. "It could be anyone in this room. There is no stereotype," Angela

Prescription Drug Abuse – Google News

 

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

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

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 abuseLake County News Sun

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Drug Abuse Statistics – Google News

 

Teen substance abuse is the new ‘normal,’ school counselor says – San Jose Mercury News

Teen substance abuse is the new 'normal,' school counselor says
San Jose Mercury News
Citing statistics from the National Institute on Drug Abuse — which surveys students in grades 8, 10 and 12 annually — Lechner said alcohol use has decreased 10 to 15 percent since 2003, while pot-smoking has increased 200 percent. Many parents also …

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Tennessee Bill OKs Criminal Charges for Mothers’ Prenatal Drug Use – MSNBC

Tennessee bill OKs criminal charges for mothers’ prenatal drug use – MSNBC


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Tennessee bill OKs criminal charges for mothers' prenatal drug use
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A bill to allow criminal assault charges against women whose infants suffer harm from their mothers' prenatal drug abuse may soon be on the books in Tennessee. House Bill 1295 now awaits a signature from Republican Gov. Bill Haslam. The measure would …
Tennessee adopts legislation to criminally prosecute drug-addicted pregnant RT (blog)
New Tenn. Bill Allows Drug-Addicted Pregnant Women to Be ProsecutedJezebel

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Dabbing Hysteria Exposed: Drug-Abuse Educator Slams ABC 15 for … – Phoenix New Times (blog)


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Dabbing Hysteria Exposed: DrugAbuse Educator Slams ABC 15 for
Phoenix New Times (blog)
Resendez says, "Sadly, it's becoming the choice of drug among teens, some as young as sixth grade." Resendez relies on Watson heavily for the article and — though mentioning his prior use of booze and heroin — makes him sound like the West's most …