Drug Addiction

Drug Abuse: Lawmakers Told There Are No Easy Solutions for Prescription Drug Abuse – vtdigger.org

Lawmakers told there are no easy solutions for prescription drug abuse – vtdigger.org
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Lawmakers told there are no easy solutions for prescription drug abuse
vtdigger.org
Two committees in the House are grappling with the enduring, and escalating, problem of prescription drug abuse in Vermont. Physicians offered members of the Human Services and Judiciary committees a range of recommendations, but no cure-all solution

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Drug Abuse: Prescription Drug Abuse Persists in Ohio – Coshocton Tribune

Prescription drug abuse persists in Ohio – Coshocton Tribune
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Prescription drug abuse persists in Ohio
Coshocton Tribune
Infants aren't typically tested unless there's reason to think drug abuse is present, such as the mother admitting or showing signs of use or having a history of use, Poorman said. Babies born to mothers who are suspected of abusing drugs are watched
Prescription drug abuse persists across OhioZanesville Times Recorder

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Northbound Treatment Services Announce New Signs of Disturbing Drug Trends

Northbound Treatment Services Announce New Signs of Disturbing Drug Trends
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They offer a large selection of comprehensive services and addiction treatments, including their highly praised dual diagnosis rehab treatment, to best provide their patients with a full recovery from alcohol and drug addiction. Northbound Treatment …
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Editorial – Seriously mentally ill citizens in N.C. deserve better care
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Drug Abuse: Prescription Drug Abuse Persists Across Ohio – Zanesville Times Recorder

Prescription drug abuse persists across Ohio – Zanesville Times Recorder
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Prescription drug abuse persists across Ohio
Zanesville Times Recorder
Orman Hall, the director of the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services, touted the progress made in just a couple years, noting opiate abuse had been allowed to proliferate for more than a decade before it received serious attention.
Exclusive: More work ahead on opiatesMarion Star


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Drug Abuse: Put an End to Drug Abuse Among Students: IGP

Put an end to drug abuse among students: IGP
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Drug Abuse is dangerously increasing among youth and there is a need to put an end to this problem, said IGP (Western Range) Prathap Reddy. Speaking at a seminar organised by DK Zilla Panchayat Department of Public Instruction for Head Teachers of government, aided and unaided schools of Dakshina Kannada at Rosario Cultural Hall in Mangalore on Saturday, he said there is… Continue reading

Drug Addiction Rehabilitation Program for Adolescents in Keremeos, BC – Portage

Drug Addiction Rehabilitation Program for adolescents in Keremeos, BC – Portage


Residents and graduates of the Portage Keremeos at “The Crossing” rehabilitation program describe their struggles with substance abuse and their appreciation for the Portage drug addiction rehabilitation program in BC. Residents, staff, and Portage British Columbia Board Members talk about how Portage helps BC youth seek Freedom from Addiction. Portage is a cross-Canada non-profit organisation that fosters the strengths and skills of substance dependent… Continue reading