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Authorities Say Prescription Drug Abuse Is Growing Problem in Oklahoma
Authorities Say Prescription Drug Abuse Is Growing Problem in Oklahoma
ARDMORE, OK — It's being called an epidemic by some healthcare authorities. Oklahoma state health officials are concerned about the growing problem with prescription drug abuse. Prescription Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
Community coalition confronts prescription drug abuse
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 Abuse’s forum April 7 also learned that 33 percent of the 2.5 million Americans who abused prescription drugs in 2010 were between the ages of 12 and … Prescription Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
Senate Tackles Prescription Drug Abuse – the Hill (Blog)
Senate tackles prescription drug abuse – The Hill (blog)
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Senate tackles prescription drug abuse
The Hill (blog) The Senate Health Committee is forming a working group to tackle the rising rates of prescription drug abuse, in the face of complaints about a recently approved painkiller that many say is highly addictive and easily abused. Senate Health, Employment … |
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
MSNBC 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 … New Tenn. Bill Allows Drug-Addicted Pregnant Women to Be Prosecuted |
Townsend Police Get Drop-Off Box for Drugs
Townsend police get drop-off box for drugs
TOWNSEND — Residents in Townsend will now have a safe place to drop off their unwanted or expired prescription drugs around the clock, thanks to a partnership between the Police Department and the Middlesex County District Attorney's Office. Prescription Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
Community Coalition Confronts Prescription Drug Abuse
Community coalition confronts prescription drug abuse
At that point, the drug is solely being used for its euphoric effects. Television, movies, the Internet and popular culture also play a significant role in young people's opinions and behaviors related to drugs. “Teenagers are amazing creatures, I deal …
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Drug Abuse by Elderly Growing
Drug abuse by elderly growing
It’s not discussed a lot, but prescription drug abuse and addiction is a growing problem among the area’s elderly population, according to River Region Human Services. The Jacksonville-based nonprofit, which won a roughly $ 600,000 contract to supply substance abuse and mental health services to Baker County, has been serving seniors since 2003, some of whom … 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
Six percent of CSU students abuse prescription drugs like Adderall, Ritalin – Rocky Mountain Collegian
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Six percent of CSU students abuse prescription drugs like Adderall, Ritalin
Rocky Mountain Collegian According to the National College Health Assessment given every other year, CSU's rate for prescription drug abuse is only about 6 percent, which is comparable to the national average. “It doesn't seem to matter what type of substance it is, but people … |