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Drug-Related Death, Illness Statistics Grim in Mercer, McDowell

Drug-related death, illness statistics grim in Mercer, McDowell
PRINCETON — Southern West Virginia’s persistent drug-abuse problem is now evident in state statistics: Both Mercer County and neighboring McDowell County have some of the highest rates for drug overdoses and drug-related health problems.
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REGION: State police among law enforcement agencies doing National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
WASHTENAW COUNTY — Michigan State Police, among other local law enforcement agencies, is… Continue reading

States Revolt Against Powerful New Painkiller

States revolt against powerful new painkiller
BARRE, Vt. (AP) — State officials fighting a well-publicized battle against heroin and prescription drug abuse are revolting against a powerful new painkiller that law enforcement and public health officials fear could worsen an already acute drug problem.
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New 'killer drug' gaining notoriety in M'sia?
Kota Kinabalu: People are asking whether a new "killer drug" is gaining notoriety in Malaysia and whether… Continue reading

Surveys Yet to Show Link Between Medical Marijuana and Teen Drug Abuse – Tampabay.com

Surveys yet to show link between medical marijuana and teen drug abuse – Tampabay.com


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Surveys yet to show link between medical marijuana and teen drug abuse
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"We cannot draw a clean link between medical marijuana and shifting drug usage rates,'' said Dr. Wilson Compton, deputy director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Surveys can be unclear because they rely on kids to honestly report their usage.
Expect serious problems with medical… Continue reading

Drug Abuse Soaring at Stuyvesant High: Insiders

Drug abuse soaring at Stuyvesant High: insiders
Drug use is soaring at Stuyvesant HS, whistleblowers say. And it’s not just pot. There have been seven drug-related 911 calls — two for narcotics sales — at the elite…
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Foundation awarded grant to study best ways to treat pain, combat drug abuse
HUNTINGTON — The Family Medicine Foundation of West Virginia has been awarded a three-year Benedum Foundation grant to… Continue reading

Going All Out to Create a Drug-Free Venezuela

Going All Out to Create a Drug-Free Venezuela
Volunteers from the Scientology Churches and Missions of Venezuela reach thousands this month in their campaign to combat drug abuse and its debilitating effects on the culture. (PRWeb March 06, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/03/prweb11644535.htm Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

Drug Abuse – Before, After, Now
Cary Quashen and Bob Sharits, hosts of Families in Action, sat down with Bryan Mackey and talked… Continue reading

Substance Abuse Services Still Need Support – Nashoba Publishing

Substance abuse services still need support – Nashoba Publishing

Substance abuse services still need support
Nashoba Publishing
That's the message spreading from Boston to Ayer, where a drug court program helps drug offenders reintegrate into society. Last week, Gov. Deval Patrick announced the need to provide better treatment for substance abusers rather than imprison them.

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Sen. Bob Casey supports bill to combat prescription drug abuse in Pennsylvania –… Continue reading