Prescription Drug Abuse Sending More to Hospitals

Prescription Drug Abuse Sending More to Hospitals
TUESDAY, April 6 (HealthDay News) — Hospitalizations caused by accidental and intentional abuse of prescription sedatives, tranquilizers and other painkilling drugs has risen dramatically over the last decade, new research reveals. Hospital stays from an …
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Community coalition confronts prescription drug abuse
Prescription drug abuse accounts for about 45 percent of all overdose deaths, which is more than heroin, cocaine and other illegal drugs combined, according to the Foundation for a Drug-Free World. Those at the Ela Coalition Against Youth Substance Abuse …
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Barriers Remain Despite Health Law's Push To Expand Access To Substance …
The nation's health law has promised sweeping changes to help millions of people with drug or alcohol addiction get treatment. Many unable to afford services in the past now can receive them without first landing in jail or an emergency room, health …
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Drug abuse, sexual vices hinder fight against Aids
COMMERCIAL sex in urban areas, homosexual habits and use of drugs are said to be the major obstacles on the fight against AIDS pandemic in the country. A representative from the Tanzania AIDS Commission (TACAIDS), Dr Paul Maiga revealed when …
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