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Prescription Abuse Skyrocketing, Leading to More Heroin Addicts, Experts Say

Prescription abuse skyrocketing, leading to more heroin addicts, experts say
District attorneys, health officials and substance abuse experts gathered May 7 in San Francisco to discuss the growing problem of prescription abuse and come up with strategies, including requiring the use of drug databases and more aggressive crackdowns on 'dirty doctors. Prescription Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

 

Prescription drug addicts 'are adept' at fooling GPs
Most of the people Dr Alun George treats at Bradford’s Unity Centre are seeking recovery-based treatment for class A drug use – but he also sees people who are dependent on prescription drugs. Prescription Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

 

National Prescription Drug Drop-Off Day is Saturday
Clean out your medicine cabinet to help reduce the misuse or accidental use of prescription drugs. Saturday, May 10 is National Prescription Drug Drop-Off Day, an event organized by the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police and supported by Police Services and other organizations across Canada. Prescription Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

Don't Die Early, Come to Utah

Don't die early, come to Utah
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has published a study that looked at each state in terms of the five leading… Causes of Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

 

Reducing the risk of addiction
Removing unused, expired medication from the home Causes of Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

 

MediSwipe, Inc. Announces Approval of Charlotte's Web Legislation by Florida House and Senate as Company Seeks Top …
MediSwipe, Inc.   , a fully reporting company on the OTCQB, a leader in the Compassionate Care Industry which provides technology and business solutions, today announced that the Florida Senate passed … Causes of Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

 

9 Investigates: Drug Rings Pushing Prescription Drugs in Your Neighborhood

9 Investigates: Drug rings pushing prescription drugs in your neighborhood
Prescription drug abuse is now officially being called an epidemic.   "When the CDC says it's an epidemic in America, it shows that at the highest level it's become an issue," SBI Special Agent Donnie Varnell said.   Varnell leads the SBI's Diversion and Environmental Crimes Unit.  A part of his team's job is to investigate prescription drug diversion and fraud cases.  Diversion is when … Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

 

Prescription abuse skyrocketing, leading to more heroin addicts, experts say
SAN FRANCISCO — Prescription drug abuse in the Bay Area and nationwide is a growing problem, outpacing illegal drugs and creating a new generation of heroin addicts, law enforcement, public health officials and substance abuse specialists said during a regional summit Wednesday. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

 

Bruneian Malays Majority in Drug Abuse Cases. Meth and Cannabis Top Choices Among Offenders

Bruneian Malays Majority in Drug Abuse Cases. Meth and Cannabis Top Choices Among Offenders
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The number of arrests related to drug trafficking and drug abuse has increased to almost fifty per cent in 2013 compared to 2012, with record breaking six hundred and seventy nine arrests were made last year compared to four hundred and fifty in 2012. From the figure, five hundred and seventy were men while women made up the rest of the statistics. Drug Abuse Statistics – Yahoo News Search Results

 

Drug prevention program May 14
MOSES LAKE – A mock crash – that includes a mock arrest for driving under the influence – will be among the activities during the eighth annual Community Partnership Against Drug Abuse, scheduled for May 14 at Big Bend Community College. Drug Abuse Statistics – Yahoo News Search Results

 

"Diaper Need" Is Growing Health, Psychological Risk for Poor Babies, Mothers

"Diaper need" is growing health, psychological risk for poor babies, mothers
They are such a hot commodity, pharmacies and stores sometimes keep them behind glass. They are the first line of defense against infection and disease. No, this is not a story about illicit pills or drug abuse. It's about disposable diapers. Causes of Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

 

New Online Community From Dr. Lynn Webster Helps Clients With Chronic Pain Management
Your Pain Community Helps Its Members Avoid the Dangers of Prescription Drug Abuse Causes of Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

 

In the Loop: With demand for research marijuana high, federal government agrees to grow more
Increased demand causes federal government to dramatically boost how much it grows for research projects. Causes of Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

 

Research and Markets: Substance (Drug) Abuse – Pipeline Review, H1 2014: Includes 10 Company and 31 Drug Profiles

Research and Markets: Substance (Drug) Abuse – Pipeline Review, H1 2014: Includes 10 Company and 31 Drug Profiles
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Substance Abuse – Pipeline Review, H1 2014" report Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

 

Harper Government Encourages Canadians to Participate in National Prescription Drug Drop-Off Day-May 10, 2014
Public Safety Canada / Health Canada Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

 

DURECT Announces Participation in Bay Area Prescription Drug Abuse Summit Meeting
CUPERTINO, Calif., May 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — DURECT Corporation (DRRX) today announced that James E. Brown, President and CEO of DURECT Corporation, will be an industry speaker at the Bay Area Prescription Drug Abuse Summit on May 7, 2014 in San Francisco.  The summit is an effort to bring together senior policymakers, medical professionals, educators, local, state and federal law enforcement … Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results