Drug Abuse: State Drug Abuse, Awareness Chief Says Cost Thwarts Drug Treatment – Tribune-Review

State drug abuse, awareness chief says cost thwarts drug treatment – Tribune-Review
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State drug abuse, awareness chief says cost thwarts drug treatment Tribune-Review Kim Ward, R-Hempfield in response to a spike in drug overdose deaths as heroin and other narcotic abuse reaches epidemic proportions. There were 78 drug overdose deaths in the county in 2012, according to the Westmoreland County Coroner's Office. and more »

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Stop Drug Abuse; Drop Off Unused Prescription Pills – fox2now.com
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Stop Drug Abuse; Drop Off Unused Prescription Pills fox2now.com ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI) – The city of St. Louis is taking steps to cut down on medication abuse by offering a safe way to toss unused pills. The CDC classifies prescription drug abuse as an epidemic. Nearly 3,000 teenagers abuse medication for the first … and more »

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Teen Drug Abuse

Elements CEO, Dr. David Sack, talks about teen substance abuse and what parents should do if they suspect their child is using drugs.