Drug Abuse

SALINE: First meeting for drug abuse task force to be scheduled soon
A resource for parents and caregivers interested in learning facts about drug abuse is GetSmartAboutDrugs.com. Some information here is aimed at how to identify drug use, learning warning signs of abuse, and about the harmful side effects of commonly …
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Heroin abuse at 'epidemic' level in South Florida –drug report
"We're talking here about the mother of addictions," said James N. Hall, an epidemiologist at Nova Southeastern University who authored the report with 20 NIDA researchers nationwide who have met biannually since 1976 to track drug use trends.
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What Teens Need to Know About Prescription Drug Abuse
Dr. Friedman is the only dual-practicing physician in the region who is trained and certified in the specialties of Addiction Medicine and Pain Management. He's seen both sides of prescription drug use — how it can help individuals in pain who are …
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