Prescription drug use among teens a crisis in Missoula – Independent Record – Helena Independent Record
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Prescription drug use among teens a crisis in Missoula – Independent Record Helena Independent Record The drug usage is not only an exploration, for many students, it makes school – and life – more bearable. “The most common time I see drug abuse is in the honors classes,” said Coby Clay, a Hellgate student. “There's… Continue reading →

Brooke Mueller Checked Into Hospital for “Prescription Drug Abuse”: Rep – Us Magazine
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Us Magazine

Brooke Mueller Checked Into Hospital for "Prescription Drug Abuse": Rep Us Magazine Rumors circulated that Mueller — who has struggled with substance abuse before — had been admitted to a psychiatric facility. Clarifies her rep: "Brooke will be [at UCLA Medical Center] for several more days, and will likely transition directly into … Brooke Mueller… Continue reading →

New Jersey’s huge drug problem – The Trentonian
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New Jersey's huge drug problem The Trentonian Christie is pushing to provide mandatory substance–abuse treatment to nonviolent offenders as an alternative to prison. It's an effort he speaks of with great passion. “Saving lives — this is what this is about to me,” he has said. “Everyone of God's … and more »

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Lindsay Lohan checks into Betty Ford after skipping out on rehab yesterday – New York Post
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New York Post

Lindsay Lohan checks into Betty Ford after skipping out on rehab yesterday New York Post The out of control actress was on the lam yesterday in California after refusing to enter court-orded rehab, but Lohan checked into the Betty Ford Center for drug and alcohol abuse treatment late last night, sources… Continue reading →

Viewpoints: Prescription drug abuse is on the rise among teenagers – Sacramento Bee
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Viewpoints: Prescription drug abuse is on the rise among teenagers Sacramento Bee The Bee recently featured articles on the problem of prescription drug abuse and the need to talk with teens. While still a public menace, illicit substances like heroin and cocaine have taken a back seat to the abuse of legal prescription medications …

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Drug Treatment Center Opens in Chicago's River North District – PR Newswire
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CHICAGO, April 30, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Gateway Foundation Alcohol & Drug Treatment, a leading provider of substance abuse treatment, has expanded its Illinois rehab network with the opening of a new outpatient center providing adult …
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Rehab worker guilty to drugs charge after 12 years on the run
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