Drug Abuse: Drug Overdose Deaths Up 296 Percent From 2000 to 2010 in Kentucky

Published December 20, 2012

Drug overdose deaths up 296 percent from 2000 to 2010 in Kentucky
Filed under: Drug Abuse

The number of drug overdose deaths in Kentucky rose a staggering 296 percent from 2000 to 2010, according to a study by a research center at the University of Kentucky.
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Indiana To Tackle Rx Drug Abuse
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Health care providers, police, legislators and others are working on ways to curb widespread prescription drug abuse in Indiana. The state attorney general's office hosted a symposium on the problem Wednesday in Indianapolis. The National Institute on Drug Abuse says 7 million Americans currently abuse prescription drugs. That's more than the number using cocaine, heroin, hallucinogens and …
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Worcester City Council discusses drug abuse prevention strategies
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WORCESTER – City councilors Tuesday night discussed ongoing strategies to combat the cityand#8217;s opiate abuse problem.
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