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Why Are Benzodiazepines Abused?
Question by Sarah S: why are benzodiazepines abused?
Best answer:
Answer by Buster Hymen
To get high.
Answer by silky1
This family of drugs accounts for five out of the 10 categories in the government’s list of most abused drugs in the United States. Between 10% and 15% of all Americans are taking them. Part of the reason that so many people are abusing benzodiazepines is that they account for about 33% of all prescription drugs. They are classified as Schedule IV substances, which means the government considers them more habit-forming than addictive.
Concord Police K-9 Unit Officer Accused Of Stealing Drugs From Elderly
Prosecutors charged Concord police K-9 Officer Matthew Switzer on Thursday with two counts of first-degree burglary, one count of second-degree burglary, one count of fraudulently obtaining prescription drugs and one count of elder abuse, according to …
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Boston Officials Announce Prescription Drug Take-Back Program to Combat Drug … – MassLive.com
Boston officials announce prescription drug take-back program to combat drug … – MassLive.com
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Boston officials announce prescription drug take-back program to combat drug …
MassLive.com Senator Ed Markey and Senator Elizabeth Warren flank Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh during a press conference on April 7, 2014 on prescription drug abuse at Boston City Hall. (Garrett Quinn, MassLive). Print · Garrett Quinn | [email protected] By … Mass. to hold prescription 'Take Back Day' to curb abuse Drug Take-Back Day Aims To Stem Abuse Massachusetts officials promote drug take-back day |
Discussion on drug abuse in South Central Massachusetts scheduled for … – MassLive.com
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Discussion on drug abuse in South Central Massachusetts scheduled for …
MassLive.com Since the death of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman in early February, the national spotlight on heroin and opioid drug abuse has grown hotter. Locally, state and local officials are talking openly about addiction in communities where residents and law … |
Are You Likely to Suffer From Kidney Disease? Here Are 11 Common Risk Factors
Are you likely to suffer from kidney disease? Here are 11 common risk factors
Drug abuse/drug overdose: Inappropriate use of drugs or prescription and over-the-counter medicines can lead to neprotoxicity. All medicines you take have to go through the filtration process of the kidneys. Overdose of drugs can cause may result in …
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STEPHENSON: Nova Scotia doctors need to confront prescription drug abuse
In 2010, drug overdoses overtook motor vehicle fatalities as the leading cause of injury death in the United States. In a 2013 report, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said of the 38,000 people who died that year from overdoses, 78 per …
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Miscarriage: Signs, Symptoms & Causes
The only behavioral risks that can increase miscarriage are smoking, heavy alcohol use, illicit drug abuse and heavy caffeine use. … Severe chronic illnesses, like uncontrolled diabetes, immunologic diseases, or thyroid disease, can also increase the …
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Boston Officials Announce Prescription Drug Take-Back Program to Combat Drug … – MassLive.com
Boston officials announce prescription drug take-back program to combat drug … – MassLive.com
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Boston officials announce prescription drug take-back program to combat drug …
MassLive.com Senator Ed Markey and Senator Elizabeth Warren flank Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh during a press conference on April 7, 2014 on prescription drug abuse at Boston City Hall. (Garrett Quinn, MassLive). Print · Garrett Quinn | [email protected] By … Mass. to hold prescription 'Take Back Day' to curb abuse Drug Take-Back Day Aims To Stem Abuse Massachusetts officials promote drug take-back day |
Discussion on drug abuse in South Central Massachusetts scheduled for … – MassLive.com
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Discussion on drug abuse in South Central Massachusetts scheduled for …
MassLive.com Since the death of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman in early February, the national spotlight on heroin and opioid drug abuse has grown hotter. Locally, state and local officials are talking openly about addiction in communities where residents and law … |
Warren County Freeholders Designate April as 'Alcohol Awareness Month'
Warren County Freeholders designate April as 'Alcohol Awareness Month'
Vowing to provide “Help for Today, Hope for Tomorrow,” the Warren County Board of Chosen Freeholders proclaimed April as Alcohol Awareness Month. Noting that alcohol is the most commonly used addictive substance in the United States, the freeholders …
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Helpline in Endwell, NY Helps Teens Find Substance Abuse Information
LIGHTNING RELEASES (4/7/2014) – Many teenagers who struggle with a drug or alcohol addiction in Endwell, NY are often unaware of where to find reliable information about substance abuse and recovery. Now with the help of the Alcoholism Treatment …
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The Discovery House to Sponsor Lawyer Continuing Education Workshop
The workshop is entitled "Substance Abuse in the Legal Profession." It will address issues that attorneys may encounter when working with clients that are facing charges related to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as helping those in the legal field …
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How Much Longer Can People Who Supposedly Support “Limited Govt and Personal Freedom” Support the War on Drugs?
Question by Welcome to Amerika Mr. 0rwell !!: How much longer can people who supposedly support “limited govt and personal freedom” support the war on drugs?
I’ve noticed Republicans have started bringing back the limited government rhetoric that focuses on promoting more personal freedom. (Obviously attempting to convince the tea party people they will actually pursue policies like this unlike what they did during the Bush years).
The federal War on Drugs is the epitome of big government wasting money and resources to limit individuals personal freedom (basically attempting to dictate what people should and shouldn’t consume). If it was working that would be one thing, but it is failing in almost every single measurable way (not to mention greatly enriching criminal enterprises like Mexican drug cartels who get over half their annual revenue from marijuana sales in the U.S.).