Drug Abuse: While Illicit Drug Use Decreases in Cities, Prescription Drug Abuse Climbs
While Illicit Drug Use Decreases in Cities, Prescription Drug Abuse Climbs
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While illicit drug use has decreased in most large American cities, prescription drug abuse has climbed, according to a new study.
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Young people driving epidemic of prescription drug abuse, study finds; Abuse of nonmedical analgesics up 40 percent
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A new study reveals that today's adolescents are abusing prescription drugs at a rate 40 percent… Continue reading
Drug Abuse: Drop in Illicit Drug Use in Cities, Uptick in Prescription Drug Abuse – U.S. News & World Report
Drop in Illicit Drug Use in Cities, Uptick in Prescription Drug Abuse – U.S. News & World Report
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Drop in Illicit Drug Use in Cities, Uptick in Prescription Drug Abuse U.S. News & World Report Researchers analyzed data on drug–abuse related visits to emergency departments in 11 major metropolitan areas and some smaller urban areas over three years, 2007-2009. The data from the Drug Abuse Warning… Continue reading |
Drug Abuse: Research Reveals Decline in Illicit Drug Abuse; Prescription Drug Abuse on the Rise
Research reveals decline in illicit drug abuse; Prescription drug abuse on the rise
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New research shows that while there has been an encouraging decline in illicit drug abuse across most major metropolitan areas in recent years, prescription drug abuse is climbing.
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Prescription Drug Abuse Down, Heroin Abuse Up
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Prescription drug abuse is an epidemic, with Jackson County one of the worst places in Oregon, according… Continue reading
Drug Abuse: Drinking and Substance Abuse Among Women in the U.S. on the Rise – VOXXI
Drinking and substance abuse among women in the U.S. on the rise – VOXXI
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Drinking and substance abuse among women in the U.S. on the rise VOXXI According to the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse, about six million women are dependent on alcohol in the U.S. and about 2.6 million women have substance abuse issues. It is hard to tell whether more women are abusing alcohol and …… Continue reading |
Drug Addiction: Drug Addiction and Recovery Guide
Who Does Drug Addiction and Alcoholism Affect?
Alcoholism and drug addiction are quite common in today’s society. Some estimates have shown that over twenty percent of the United States population battles with some form of drug addiction, alcohol ism or substance abuse problem
Drug addiction and alcoholism bring only destruction, sorrow, and pain, it affects not only the addict, but also the people in his/her life. Hurting friends and family, drug addiction also… Continue reading
Drug Abuse: Prescription Drug Abuse: The Most Commonly Abused Classes of Prescription Drugs
Prescription drug abuse can be defined simply as anytime an individual takes a prescription drug for a non-medical purpose. This includes taking prescriptions that were not prescribed for you, taking prescriptions in a way other than how they were prescribed, and taking them for the experience or feeling that they cause. This is not to say that all of them are bad. Most prescription drugs can be effective when taken responsibly.… Continue reading