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...  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 … Read more on KSAT San AntonioTucker 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 … Read more on WBOY-TV    Read ...

...  and in every walk of life'; Humboldt County's growing heroin problem “It's everywhere and in every walk of life.” Most recently, 4 pounds of heroin were seized by the county Drug Task Force in what Sheriff's Office Lt. Steve Knight called the largest heroin seizure in Humboldt County history. ”The ripple effect of … Read more on Humboldt BeaconMy Turn: Prevent smoking, pevent drug abuse As an addiction psychiatrist I clearly believe Vermont has an opiate problem that needs to be addressed, but cutting resources for Vermont's comprehensive tobacco control program to solve that problem isn't the right answer. Vermont receives about $ 34 … Read ...

...  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, theftFierceHealthcareDrug abuse among medical professionals rarely detected13WMAZDrug-addicted health workers pose a riskVineland Daily Journalall 19 news articles »Drug Abuse – Google News   Snyder joins drug abuse task force – Washington Observer ReporterSnyder joins drug abuse task forceWashington Observer ReporterNearly three-quarters of people who abuse prescription drugs are getting them from friends and family, according to a recent national survey on drug use and health. State Rep. Pam Snyder, D-Jefferson, hopes to change that as one of four members on a …   Read ...

...  and funds for substance abuse prevention. CAPE, the Council on Addiction Prevention and Education, will host the bake-off. Read more on Poughkeepsie JournalRoseville police: Drug addict stabs loss prevention worker with dirty syringe ARE SPREADING BEYOND THE OHIO STATE CAMPUS. AND NEEDLE NIGHTMARE, CORNERED BY SECURITY GUARDS, A SHOPLIFTING SUSPECT PULLS OUT A SYRINGE. GOOD EVENING AND THANK YOU FOR JOINING US FOR LOCAL 4 NEWS … Read more on WDIV DetroitDrug Overdose Prevention Task Force Holds Series Of Presentations Stouch's daughter died of a heroin overdose four years ago and she's funneled her grief into preventing drug abuse before it starts. “I wanted to get to the children,” she says, “I want people to know that any medication that is an opioid is addictive … Read more on CBS Local    Read ...

Question by chick_click: what is the history of Crystal Meth? when did they stop prescribing it? Best answer: Answer by flowerlover12003Recipes off the internet made it easy for anyone to manufacture crystal meth. Didn’t know it was ever prescribed. Answer by punchline67History Methamphetamine was first synthesized in 1919 in Japan by the chemist A. Ogata. The method of synthesis was reduction of ephedrine using red phosphorus and iodine. Methamphetamine is closely related to amphetamine, which was first synthesized in 1887 by Lazar Edeleanu, a Romanian chemist. Over time, the chemical’s use, distribution, and place in society has changed from insignificant, to controversially beneficial, to infamous. Methamphetamine was later distributed during World War II by the Allies and the Axis to troops, under the name Pervitin[citation needed]. The Nazis widely distributed methamphetamine to their soldiers for use as a stimulant, particularly to SS personnel and Wehrmacht forces i ...

Missoula events spotlight prescription drug abuse among youth – The MissoulianNBC MontanaMissoula events spotlight prescription drug abuse among youthThe MissoulianMUSAP, 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 RepublicPrescription Drug Misuse Awareness Week kicks off in MissoulaNBC MontanaPrescription Drug Misuse Awareness Week reveals startling statsKPAX-TVall 14 news articles »Prescription Drug Abuse – Google News   REGION: State police among law enforcement agencies doing National … – Heritage Newspapers    Read more... ...