Jackson’s Heroin Problem Persists, Fueled by Prescription Drug Abuse … – MLive.com

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Jackson's heroin problem persists, fueled by prescription drug abuse
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Relapse rates for drug addiction are similar to those for other chronic medical illnesses, such as diabetes, hypertension and asthma, which also have physiological and behavioral components. Treatment involves changing deeply embedded behaviors.
Casey, local law enforcement push for bill to curb prescription drug abuseLancaster Newspapers
EDITORIAL: Curb prescription drug abuse to prevent heroin nightmareShelby Township Source Newspapers
Docs Ask for Help Fighting Prescription Drug AbuseWTAJ
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Take Back Youth Aims to teach Parents, Teens about Drug Abuse – WSAW

Take Back Youth Aims to teach Parents, Teens about Drug Abuse
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Addiction is a real issue here in our community, and unfortunately, much of it begins with teenage drug use. That's why the Alcohol and Other Drug Partnership is working to bring awareness to drug use among our youth. "I am a mother that helplessly

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9 On Your Side Investigates: Drug abuse across the East – WNCT

9 On Your Side Investigates: Drug abuse across the East
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WASHINGTON, N.C. – Cities across our state are focused this week on fighting prescription drug abuse with Operation Medicine Drop. It's a growing problem in North Carolina experts say can quickly escalate into abuse of more dangerous street drugs and …

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Drug abuse on rise among Mass. teens – Wicked Local Burlington

Drug abuse on rise among Mass. teens
Wicked Local Burlington
Teens in Massachusetts reported using illegal drugs at a rate that exceeds the national average, according to a recent federal study. The 2013 Behavioral Health Barometer, which the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration recently …

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Barnesville plays host to drug use and gang violence seminar
Cera noted a great need for more money to be put toward rehabilitation and getting people the treatment they need for substance abuse. “Methamphetamine has always been a huge issue for rural Ohio,” Cera said. BCI meth unit special agent supervisor …
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