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Guest Voice of Nancy Starr: How to prevent drug, alcohol abuse – GoErie.com

Guest Voice of Nancy Starr: How to prevent drug, alcohol abuse GoErie.com Statistics from the Federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's 2011 survey found that almost 61 percent of college students drink, whereas for young adults not enrolled in college, the drinking rate is 52 percent. (Erie Times …

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A look at the faces behind drug statistics – Price Sun Advocate

A look at the faces behind drug statistics Price Sun Advocate Because death often removes substance abusers from the community, it gets ever easier to forget and dismiss the faces associated with the problem. As the numbers rise, the lives and families that are swallowed whole can get lost in the mix as a common …

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Illegal drug use continues to rise in Fayette County – Uniontown Herald Standard

Illegal drug use continues to rise in Fayette County Uniontown Herald Standard Fayette County District Attorney Jack R. Heneks Jr. speaks with Assistant District Attorney Anthony S. Iannamorelli Jr. at the Fayette County Courthouse. Heneks believes that “trying to get these drug users into rehab will certainly be cheaper than … and more »

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Dr. Oz talks drug abuse and fitness with Mary J. Blige, dishes PMS relief – Examiner.com

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Read more... Dr. Oz talks drug abuse and fitness with Mary J. Blige, dishes PMS relief Examiner.com Singer Mary J. Blige opened up about her harrowing alcohol and drug abuse on the Dec. 16 episode of the Dr. Oz Show. Blige, 42, told Dr. Oz she struggled with alcoholism and cocaine addiction for many years before embracing the healthy lifestyle she … and more »

Smokers Can Quit While Being Treated for Stimulant Addiction
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration reported that in 2008, 63% of people with substance use disorders also reported tobacco use. However, most substance abuse treatment programs do not address smoking cessation due to …
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Mountainside Reveals the Truths Behind 10 Addiction Myths
Myth #3 – All Addictions are Treated the Same. Every case of addiction is different, as is every client. A treatment program needs to be custom tailored to the individual's needs in order to have the greatest potential for success. To effectively treat …
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For Those You Love – The Watershed Addiction Treatment Program – Ashley shares how the demons of addiction took over her life, but now she has her family back. She has her life back. Free 24 hour help line (888) 629-8069 A…    Read more...

Ecstasy-related hospital visits increase by 128% in under-21s
The number of hospital emergency department visits related to the hallucinogenic drug ecstasy increased 128% between 2005 and 2011 in patients under the age of 21, according to a new report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.Ecstasy, also known as MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine) is an illegal drug that acts as both a stimulant and a hallucinogen … Drug Abuse Statistics – Yahoo News Search Results

Drug Abuse 10/24/12 – Just a few facts about Drug Abuse.

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There are also basic drug facts, lesson plans and activities materials for educators, and informational pages to guide parents in keeping their children drug free. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): SAMHSA, a U.S. …
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Beach still waiting on decision: Parole board yet to answer his request for …
While free, Beach made a home in Billings and was by several accounts a model citizen, attending church and speaking to high school and college students about drug abuse on several occasions. Beach's attorney, Peter Camiel, said they filed a clemency …
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Adderall use on the rise
According to drugabuse.com, Adderall counterbalances the common signs of excessive consumption of alcohol, making it easy to fall victim to alcohol poisoning without any prior warning. The Drug Abuse Warning Network report found that roughly 30 percent …
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Ecstasy Use on Rise Again Among US Teens: Report
The study relied on data produced by the Drug Abuse Warning Network, a public health surveillance system that monitors drug-related hospital emergency department visits and drug-related deaths. MDMA affects a person's level of serotonin, a hormone that …
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Teenage Ecstasy Use is on the Rise in the U.S.
The researchers used data provided by the Drug Abuse Warning Network, which is a public health surveillance system that tracks hospital visits and deaths due to drugs. The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration released the …
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