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Parent Discussion on Drug Abuse and Addiction With Dr. Volkow NIDA

Parent discussion on drug abuse and addiction with Dr. Volkow NIDA — Dr. Volkow has an open discussion with Harlem High School students on drug abuse and addiction. This video can also be viewed at: Dr. Volkow talks to parents…


HHS leaders call for expanded use of medications to combat opioid overdose
The commentary calls upon health care providers to expand their use of medications to treat opioid addiction and reduce overdose deaths, and… Continue reading

9 on Your Side Investigates: Drug Abuse Across the East

9 On Your Side Investigates: Drug abuse across the East
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 sometimes lead to fatal overdoses. Now 9 On Your Side is finding out how law enforcement agencies across the East are fighting the epidemic. In his 18 years… Continue reading

Monmouth County on List of 7 With Highest Drug Abuse Rate – Patch.com

Monmouth County On List Of 7 With Highest Drug Abuse Rate – Patch.com

Monmouth County On List Of 7 With Highest Drug Abuse Rate
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As that list and this compilation show, drug abuse is no longer a scourge that's confined to the nation's crime-ridden areas. In some New Jersey counties, heroin abuse was a major factor in a steep increase in drug abuse cases over the past year. In

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Forum to Highlight Alcohol Abuse Treatment Options

Forum to highlight alcohol abuse treatment options
Mental Health America will host a three-member panel to discuss local treatment options for alcohol abuse during the next installment of the agency's ongoing monthly forum series. Featured panelists for the Wednesday event include Dr. Nizar El-Khalili, …
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Treatment Options Present Obstacles As Heroin Abuse Rises in Suffolk County
Senate Bill S4623, co-sponsored by New York… Continue reading

NIDA Releases Guide on Treating Teen Substance Abuse and Online Education for … – News-Medical.net

NIDA releases guide on treating teen substance abuse and online education for … – News-Medical.net

NIDA releases guide on treating teen substance abuse and online education for
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Resources to help parents, health care providers, and substance abuse treatment specialists treat teens struggling with drug abuse, as well as identify and interact with those who might be at risk, were released today by the National Institute on Drug
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Minister Ambrose Co-Hosts Symposium on Prescription Drug Abuse

Minister Ambrose Co-Hosts Symposium on Prescription Drug Abuse
Health Canada Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

Teen Substance Abuse Treatment Resources
Resources to help parents, health care providers, and substance abuse treatment specialists treat teens struggling with drug abuse, as well as identify and interact with those who might be at risk, were released by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results