War Against Prescription Drug Abuse May Have Fueled Heroin Use
War against prescription drug abuse may have fueled heroin use
Some in the field of drug addiction are saying the U.S. government’s fight against prescription drug abuse may be causing the rise in heroin use. The crack down on pill mills, and making prescription narcotics harder to access is fueling the switch to …
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Drug abuse dangerous – no matter where you are
RECENT reports of alleged drug abuse by Singaporeans overseas (“S’porean dies after collapsing at drug-hit Jakarta concert”, Tuesday; and “Six dead after drug overdose at KL music fest”, Sunday) are reminders that drug abuse is dangerous. The National …
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EDITORIAL: Curb prescription drug abuse to prevent heroin nightmare
No one can dispute the far-reaching effects of prescription drug abuse and its lethal path to heroin addiction. Overdose deaths are being reported at an alarming rate, and law enforcement officials are challenged with stopping the scourge.
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Prescription drug abuse an all-too-familiar story
Prescription drug abuse is a problem of epidemic proportions in Indiana and nationwide. Every 25 minutes someone in the U.S. dies from an overdose, and prescription drugs are the most commonly abused substances after marijuana and alcohol …
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Coroner says Lancaster County is dealing with growing prescription drug abuse problem
The Lancaster County Coroner says the county is dealing with a growing prescription drug abuse problem. He says in 2013 Lancaster County reported 47 prescription drug –related deaths. Dr. Stephen Diamantoni is the Lancaster County Coroner and …
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The 'Faces Of Drug Arrests' Depicts Physical Detriments Of Addiction, An Issue …
It's no secret that substance abuse and drug addiction are big problems in America. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the most recent 2012 data showed an estimated 23.9 million Americans aged 12 or older — or 9.2 percent of the …
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Palmer Drug Abuse Program Hosting BBQ & Music Gala
Updated: March 24, 2014 11:48 AM EDT. CORPUS CHRISTI (Kiii News) -. Proceeds from a BBQ and music fundraiser will benefit The Palmer Drug Abuse Program, known as PDAP. The goal of the non-profit is to end drug and alcohol abuse in South Texas.
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