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

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


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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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Study Finds That Baclofen Drug Has Potential to Prevent Cocaine Relapse

Study finds that baclofen drug has potential to prevent cocaine relapse
Relapse is the most painful and expensive feature of drug addiction-even after addicted individuals have been drug-free for months or years, the likelihood of sliding back into the habit remains high. The National Institute on Drug Abuse estimates that 40 to 60 percent of addicted individuals will relapse, and in some studies the rates are as high as 80 percent at six months after… Continue reading

Capitol Workers Undergo Random Drug Test

Capitol workers undergo random drug test
SOME 200 Capitol employees, including Gov. Hilario Davide III, underwent a random drug test yesterday afternoon, as part of Cebu Provincial Anti-Drug Abuse Commission’s (CPADAC) campaign against illegal drugs. The governor and Provincial Board (PB) Member Carmen Remedios Durano-Meca volunteered to go first.
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Attorney General takes aim at opiates
HARRISBURG Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane today reiterated her support for legislation to… Continue reading

Dr. Ablow: ‘Faces of Drug Arrests’ May Not Face Real Truth About Drug Abuse – Fox News

Dr. Ablow: ‘Faces of Drug Arrests’ may not face real truth about drug abuse – Fox News

Dr. Ablow: 'Faces of Drug Arrests' may not face real truth about drug abuse
Fox News
Sponsored by Rehabs.com, the campaign aims to startle people into recognizing the devastating effects of drug addiction on people who once looked healthy (in their first mug shots), as they change into people who look worn and ill and, frankly

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Dr. Ablow: ‘Faces of Drug Arrests’ May Not Face Real Truth About Drug Abuse – Fox News

Dr. Ablow: ‘Faces of Drug Arrests’ may not face real truth about drug abuse – Fox News

Dr. Ablow: 'Faces of Drug Arrests' may not face real truth about drug abuse
Fox News
Sponsored by Rehabs.com, the campaign aims to startle people into recognizing the devastating effects of drug addiction on people who once looked healthy (in their first mug shots), as they change into people who look worn and ill and, frankly

Drug… Continue reading

Hundreds of Walkers Marching Against Drug Abuse – WKYT

Hundreds of walkers marching against drug abuse – WKYT

Hundreds of walkers marching against drug abuse
WKYT
MARTIN COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) Hundreds marched through the streets of Inez Sunday afternoon, moving forward for a common cause. The Martin County Ministerial Association organized the first-ever March on Drugs event, drawing church, school, and …

Drug Abuse – Google News

Surveys yet to show link between medical marijuana and teen drug abuse – Tampabay.com


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