Drug Rehab in Florida, Destination Hope, Sees Truth in Report on Legal Drug Abuse
Drug Rehab in Florida, Destination Hope, Sees Truth in Report on Legal Drug Abuse
Prescription drug abuse fatalities are now more prevalent than those from illegal drugs. (PRWeb October 30, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/10/prweb11282419.htm Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
Drug-use epidemic plagues community
By Cindy Ekas, Daily Courier Forty-two Fayette County residents died of heroin and prescription opiate overdoses last year, and as many as 50 people could lose their… Continue reading
State Releases Report on Drug Treatment Services
State releases report on drug treatment services
The Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division (ADAD) has released its 10-year report on alcohol and drug treatment services from 2003 through 2012. The data will help DOH direct resources to areas of greatest need. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
One in 10 Older Teens Misuse Painkillers, Sedatives
One in 10 older teens misuse painkillers, sedatives
With prescription drug abuse at epidemic levels nationwide, and overdoses killing more people than auto accidents in many states, a new study provides striking new data about the misuse of potent prescription painkillers and sedatives by teens and young adults. In all, 10.4 percent of the teens and young adults treated in the emergency room for any reason admitted to misusing a prescription … Drug Abuse –… Continue reading
Drug Dealer Explains Lure and Risk of Fentanyl Abuse
Drug dealer explains lure and risk of fentanyl abuse
A constant demand from drug addicts and steady access to prescriptions has made the illegal trade of powerful prescription opiates in the National Capital Region both widespread and profitable, according to an Ottawa-area drug dealer. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
Drug Free Coalition loses funding
The Shelby County Drug Free Coalition announced it will no longer receive $ 125,000 in annual federal funding on… Continue reading
Prescription Drug Abuse Summit Happening in Lansing
Prescription Drug Abuse Summit Happening in Lansing
A prescription drug abuse summit is taking place in Lansing, in an attempt to generate ideas that will curb the problem in Michigan. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
ER study finds 1 in 10 older teens misuse Rx painkillers & sedatives
( University of Michigan Health System ) With prescription drug abuse at epidemic levels nationwide, and overdoses killing more people than auto accidents in many… Continue reading
Kinston Mother Teaches Parents About Teen Drug Prevention
Kinston mother teaches parents about teen drug prevention
Three people die everyday in North Carolina from prescription drug overdoses according to Mooresville Police. One mother lost her daughter to that addiction and now she is teaching other parents ways to prevent that from happening to their kids. Teen Drug Rehab – Yahoo News Search Results