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Drug Abuse: Deaths Tied to Painkillers Rising in the U.S.

Deaths tied to painkillers rising in the U.S.
Filed under: Drug Abuse

The latest figures on overdoses come as pressure mounts to restrict use of prescription drugs such as OxyContin and Vicodin. Despite efforts by law enforcement and public health officials to curb prescription drug abuse , drug -related deaths in the United States have continued to rise, the latest data show.
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Drug Abuse: Hatcher, Cross Planning Drug Abuse Forum – Patch.com

Hatcher, Cross Planning Drug Abuse Forum – Patch.com
Filed under: Drug Abuse

Hatcher, Cross Planning Drug Abuse Forum
Patch.com
Topics covered will include “establishing a dialogue and raising awareness among public officials, law enforcement, educators and local families regarding the risks of substance abuse in our community; including the threat of heroin, marijuana

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Portsmouth school officials on drug abuse: More help needed from parents – Seacoastonline.com
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Drug Abuse: Retired Cop: Legalize Drugs to Cut Crime, Addiction – Florida Today

Retired cop: Legalize drugs to cut crime, addiction – Florida Today
Filed under: Drug Abuse

Retired cop: Legalize drugs to cut crime, addiction
Florida Today
Franklin is executive director of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition, a decade-old non-profit that advocates a stop to the so-called “War on Drugs” based on the belief that current drug policies fail to address problems of drug abuse. Franklin said

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Teen Drug Rehab: OAS: Barbados Agrees to Pilot Program Evaluating Drug Treatment Court for … – Windsor Star

OAS: Barbados agrees to pilot program evaluating drug treatment court for … – Windsor Star
Filed under: Teen Drug Rehab

OAS: Barbados agrees to pilot program evaluating drug treatment court for
Windsor Star
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Barbados has signed a pact with a regional group agreeing to launch a pilot drug treatment court that would use alternative sentencing to treat addicted offenders. The Organization of American States says Barbados signed the

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Drug Abuse: Vermont Lawmakers Confront Drug Abuse – Bennington Banner

Vermont lawmakers confront drug abuse – Bennington Banner
Filed under: Drug Abuse

Vermont lawmakers confront drug abuse
Bennington Banner
The legislation even attempts to slow addiction-related thefts of precious metals and requires landlords to report potential drug abuse. And a companion bill attempts to ensure that Vermonters won't hesitate to call for help if they witness an overdose

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Ulster launches group aiming to cut prescription-drug abuse – Times Herald-Record
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One World Counseling Can Keep Lease

One World Counseling can keep lease
Filed under: drug abuse rehab centers

Enlarge this image. Photo by Elizabeth Graham. Center Cannot Hold: One World Conseling wants to open substance-abuse treatment center at Aegean Plaza on E. 17th Street, but locals want to block it.
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Houston County kicks off drug court
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Ingram said a drug court team composed of judges, law enforcement and substance abuse treatment providers meet… Continue reading