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New Innovative Helpline in Baytown Aids Addicts in Recovery

New Innovative Helpline in Baytown Aids Addicts in Recovery
The Baytown Drug Rehab and Detox Helpline has been created to help teens and their parents find addiction recovery help. (PRWeb January 30, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/01/prweb11534132.htm Teen Drug Rehab – Yahoo News Search Results

In SW Pa, Concern About Gains in Scrip Drug Abuse

In SW Pa, concern about gains in scrip drug abuse
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Prescription drug abuse is an epidemic in Pennsylvania, and legislators and law enforcement officials are scrambling to address the rapidly growing problem. "I think we're in a culture in which everything gets fixed – there is no level of uncomfortableness that we think we should … Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

2 W.Va. Agencies Join Lawsuit Against Drug Company

2 W.Va. agencies join lawsuit against drug company
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Two West Virginia agencies are joining a lawsuit against an Ohio drug company, alleging its negligent practices have helped fuel the state's pain pill abuse epidemic. The Department of Health and Human Resources and the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety recently signed … Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

Middletown Healthline Radio Show To Feature Alcohol And Drug Abuse Discussion… Continue reading

The Colleges With the Most on-Campus Drug and Alcohol Arrests

The Colleges With The Most On-Campus Drug And Alcohol Arrests
A great set of maps from Rehabs.com shows where… Drug Rehabs – Yahoo News Search Results

Cowlitz County Overdose Fatality Rate Remains Among State's Highest

Cowlitz County overdose fatality rate remains among state's highest
Deaths from prescription drug abuse are dropping statewide, but not in Cowlitz County. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

Heroin Abuse at 'epidemic' Level in South Florida -Drug Report

Heroin abuse at 'epidemic' level in South Florida -drug report
By Zachary Fagenson MIAMI (Reuters) – A high-profile law enforcement crackdown on prescription painkiller abuse in Florida has addicts turning increasingly to heroin, resulting in the highest number of overdose deaths and hospitalizations in recent years, a report on drug abuse said. Deaths from heroin – now more potent and widely available than ever – rose 89 percent statewide from 62 in 2011 … Drug… Continue reading