Drug Abuse

States in a Revolt Against a Powerful New Painkiller Pill

States in a revolt against a powerful new painkiller pill
Prescription-drug abuse is the nation’s fastest-growing drug problem with more than 4.5 million Americans abusing pain relievers, according to a 2013 Drug Enforcement Administration report.
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Painkiller Zohydro Gets FDA Approval – States Revolt
The recent FDA approval of Zohydro, a powerful new opiate pain killer, has states rebelling over its release, stating it is much too powerful and… Continue reading

Drug Rehab at Jail to Be Reviewed – Medina County Gazette

Drug rehab at jail to be reviewed – Medina County Gazette

Drug rehab at jail to be reviewed
Medina County Gazette
Medina County officials want to see how another county treats addicts before deciding whether to open a treatment facility at the Medina County Jail. County Common Pleas Court Judge James L. Kimbler met with several county officials Wednesday at the …

Drug Rehab – Google News

County judge wants drug rehab at jail – Medina… Continue reading

Treating Drug Abuse as a Disease, Not a Crime – the Atlantic

Treating Drug Abuse as a Disease, Not a Crime – The Atlantic


The Atlantic
Treating Drug Abuse as a Disease, Not a Crime
The Atlantic
In a survey released today by the Pew Research Center, 87 percent of people characterized drug abuse is either a "crisis" or a "serious problem" in the U.S. That number hasn't changed much in nearly twenty years. What has changed is how Americans are …

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Heroin Overdose Antidote Promises Fewer Deaths but Raises Questions Over Who Should Carry It

Heroin overdose antidote promises fewer deaths but raises questions over who should carry it
CAMDEN, N.J. — As deaths from heroin and powerful painkillers skyrocket nationwide, governments and clinics are working to put a drug that can reverse an opiate overdose into the hands of more paramedics, police officers and the people advocates say are the most critical group — people who abuse drugs, and their friends and families.
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Health, Government Officials Seek Solutions on Drug Addiction – WMUR Manchester

Health, government officials seek solutions on drug addiction – WMUR Manchester

Health, government officials seek solutions on drug addiction
WMUR Manchester
TWO SEPARATE EVENTS FOCUSING ON DRUG ABUSE WERE HELD TODAY. IT IS HARD TO BELIEVE, BUT NEW HAMPSHIRE HAS SOME OF THE HIGHEST RATES OF ADDICTION IN THE UNITED STATES. THOSE CLOSE TO THE ISSUE SAY THERE …
State's heroin troubles bring call to actionThe Union Leader

More NH emergency responders to carry anti-overdose… Continue reading

Treating Drug Abuse as a Disease, Not a Crime – the Atlantic

Treating Drug Abuse as a Disease, Not a Crime – The Atlantic


The Atlantic
Treating Drug Abuse as a Disease, Not a Crime
The Atlantic
In a survey released today by the Pew Research Center, 87 percent of people characterized drug abuse is either a "crisis" or a "serious problem" in the U.S. That number hasn't changed much in nearly twenty years. What has changed is how Americans are …

Drug Abuse – Google News

Health,… Continue reading