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San Antonio Area Teen Shares Story of Prescription Painkiller Abuse

San Antonio area teen shares story of prescription painkiller abuse
"The access is very easy because of the number of prescriptions that are out there and the reasons as to why people have them," Wright said. In this case Hahn went from injury to addiction to overdose in less than three years, but he knows the road to …
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Tucker County Sees More Business Growth
Studies show that Harrison County has the highest rate of prescription drug overdose in a 13-county region among those listed in the Governor's Substance Abuse Task Force, but a federal grant may soon help to decrease those numbers. Studies show that …
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PTSD & Substance Abuse: Overview & Treatment


 

PTSD & Substance Abuse: Overview & Treatment – Robyn Walser, of the National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, addresses the issue of self-medication and substance abuse in returning OEF and OIF …

 

Men Twice As Likely To Enter Substance Abuse Treatment, Though Elderly
Print. Men Twice As Likely To Enter Substance Abuse Facilities. Although twice as many men seek inpatient treatment for substance abuse, elderly women are nearly three times as likely as men their age to abuse prescription painkillers such as oxycodone.
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Drug Company Objects to New Massachusetts Rules

Drug company objects to new Massachusetts rules
BOSTON — A San Diego company that makes the new prescription painkiller Zohydro says it is disappointed with Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick's decision to impose new restrictions on the drug after a federal judge said his attempt to ban it outright was unconstitutional. The new requirements, announced by Patrick on Tuesday, include the doctor's completion of a risk assessment and a "pain … Causes of Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

 

Official: Massachusetts gave Zohydro maker airing
BOSTON — A spokeswoman for Gov. Deval Patrick says state officials have met several times with the San Diego drugmaker of the new painkiller Zohydro and still have concerns the medication could get into the hands of the wrong people and contribute to the surge in drug abuse in Massachusetts. The governor initially banned Zohydro last month but set new restrictions this week since a federal judge … Causes of Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

'If Voted to Power, Will Legalize Drugs for Addicts'

'If voted to power, will legalize drugs for addicts'
At a time when other candidates are talking about drug addiction as a menace, those hooked to drugs may find solace in the promises of independent candidate Rajiv Kalra. If voted to power, he would seek opening of government authorized vends for selling of poppy husk. Claiming that he was not supporting drugs, the 42-year-old first timer, says he was only trying to deal with the issue of drugs … Drug Addiction – Yahoo News Search Results

 

Plano TX Alcohol Drug Rehab Launches Expanded Substance Abuse Program
Many people have a desire to stop their drug addiction and change their lives around, wondering where they can go to get help. For a no-cost consultation, call 469-606-4224. (PRWeb April 22, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Plano-TX-drug-rehab/drug-treatment-alcohol/prweb11779174.htm Drug Addiction – Yahoo News Search Results

 

COMPLETE COVERAGE: National Prescription Drug Abuse Summit – WKYT

COMPLETE COVERAGE: National Prescription Drug Abuse Summit – WKYT

COMPLETE COVERAGE: National Prescription Drug Abuse Summit
WKYT
ATLANTA, Ga. (WYMT)- Below you will find complete coverage of the National Prescription Drug Abuse Summit. WYMT's Tanner Hesterberg and Matthew Rand are at the summit and will bring you coverage of the event.
Atlanta hosts summit on prescription drug abuseBellingham Herald

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‘Your Voice, Your Vote:’ Prescription drug abuse – KATU

'Your Voice, Your Vote:' Prescription drug abuse
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Oregon has the highest rate of prescription drug abuse among 15 to 19 years old in the country. And what's even scarier is prescription painkiller abuse can lead to heroin addiction. Former Oregon U.S. Attorney Dwight Holton, who is now CEO of Lines of

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April 26 is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day – The Mercury

COMPLETE COVERAGE: National Prescription Drug Abuse Summit – WKYT

COMPLETE COVERAGE: National Prescription Drug Abuse Summit – WKYT

COMPLETE COVERAGE: National Prescription Drug Abuse Summit
WKYT
ATLANTA, Ga. (WYMT)- Below you will find complete coverage of the National Prescription Drug Abuse Summit. WYMT's Tanner Hesterberg and Matthew Rand are at the summit and will bring you coverage of the event.

Prescription Drug Abuse – Google News

 

Efforts increased to reduce heroin, prescription drug addiction in Macomb … – The Macomb Daily

Efforts increased to reduce heroin, prescription drug addiction in Macomb
The Macomb Daily
Fraser Public Safety Officer Renee Campion talks about items used to conceal drugs, such as this Miller beer can, and other items related to narcotics at “Community Drug Awareness Nigh” on April 14 at Fraser High School .(RAY SKOWRONEK/THE …

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‘Your Voice, Your Vote:’ Prescription drug abuse – KATU