Drug Abuse: Drug Abuse Is Major Threat to Street Kids – Voice of America

Drug Abuse is Major Threat to Street Kids – Voice of America
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Voice of America

Drug Abuse is Major Threat to Street Kids
Voice of America
I wasn't surprised to see that 60 percent overall of street involved youth in resource-constrained settings use some sort of substance. I was surprised to see that close to 50 percent of them were actually using inhalants – predominantly glue, paint
Alarmingly high substance abuse rates found among street children in low EurekAlert (press release)

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Editorial: NJ report on rampant prescription drug abuse is call to action for … – NJ.com
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Editorial: NJ report on rampant prescription drug abuse is call to action for
NJ.com
A two-year investigation has yielded a disturbing picture of drug dealing, fraud, addiction and death throughout New Jersey — fueled by perfectly legal painkillers that may be in your medicine cabinet. The State of New Jersey Commission of
Prescription for addiction: State probe finds poor oversight fuels 'epidemic NorthJersey.com
Pills, Heroin an 'Epidemic' in New Jersey, Report ShowsPatch.com
NJ Doctors Should Face Stiff Prescription Regs, Report SaysLaw360 (subscription)

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Prescription Medication and Drug Abuse in NJ – What You Should Know [AUDIO] – New Jersey 101.5 FM Radio
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Prescription Medication and Drug Abuse in NJ – What You Should Know [AUDIO]
New Jersey 101.5 FM Radio
Jim went on after the discussion with Linda to discuss the addiction so many have to prescription drugs. Below are some articles to educate yourself about prescription meds and places where you can drop off expired or unwanted medication locally in NJ.

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