Heroin antidote raises questions in U.S. as deaths rise
CAMDEN, N.J. – As deaths from heroin and powerful painkillers increase throughout the U.S., governments and clinics are working to put a drug that can reverse an opiate overdose into the hands of more paramedics, police officers and people who abuse drugs. At least 17 states and the District of Columbia allow naloxone — commonly known by the brand name Narcan — to be distributed to the public … Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
New Drug Has West Michigan Pharmacists ‘Scared’ About Potential For Abuse
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Feb. 26, 2014) – Before it even hits the market, a brand new painkiller has pharmacists, drug enforcement agencies, and state leaders scared about its potential for abuse and violence. The company responsible for the drug said … Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
Statewide anti-drug effort comes to Akron
WEST AKRON — Drug abuse doesn’t just kill users. It tears families apart and takes up a great deal of law enforcement’s time and effort. That was the message imparted at Buchtel High School Feb. 25 at the regional kickoff of Start Talking!, Ohio’s youth drug abuse prevention initiative. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results