Drug Abuse: Prescription Drug Abuse on the Rise – Pickens Sentinel
Prescription drug abuse on the rise – Pickens Sentinel
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Prescription drug abuse on the rise Pickens Sentinel PICKENS COUNTY – Members of a Pickens County alliance are expressing concern over the increase in prescription drug abuse. “Our nation, our state and our county have seen an increase in overdose deaths related to prescription drugs over the last 10 to … Not all medication use is prescription abuse |
Is There Anything I Can Do to Help a Meth Addict?
Question by noodles: Is there anything I can do to help a meth addict?
My mom is addicted to the stuff and it basically ruined our family. I am now living out of the house so it’s not about my safety anymore, but I am just wanting to help her so badly. Is there anything I can do at all to help? I’m scared to buy her anything because she will just sell it.… Continue reading
Drug Abuse: Prescription Drug Overdoses Increase 400% for Women
Prescription Drug Overdoses Increase 400% For Women
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The numbers of prescription overdose deaths among women increased 400% from 1999 to 2010, reported the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Prescription drug abuse has also increased among men and those suffering from this dependency should contact a detox center such as South Florida’s Harbor Village. (PRWeb July 10, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/7 …
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Drug Abuse: Drug Abuse in Talbot County Focus of July 17 Meeting – the Star Democrat
Drug abuse in Talbot County focus of July 17 meeting – The Star Democrat
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Drug abuse in Talbot County focus of July 17 meeting The Star Democrat EASTON — The Talbot County Health Department and the Talbot Partnership for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Prevention will hold a town hall meeting from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 17 at the Easton Middle School gymnasium to address the … Continue reading |
Drug Abuse: Editorial: More Women Falling Prey to Drug Abuse – Huntington Herald Dispatch
Editorial: More women falling prey to drug abuse – Huntington Herald Dispatch
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Editorial: More women falling prey to drug abuse Huntington Herald Dispatch The study also reminds us that prescription drug abuse is a different problem, and battling it requires different strategies. The "just say no" campaigns of the past were aimed at street drugs offered to teens in a social or recreational setting. But … Drug overdose deaths… Continue reading |
Drug Abuse: Drug Addiction Resources – NBCNews.com (Blog)
Drug addiction resources – NBCNews.com (blog)
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Drug addiction resources
NBCNews.com (blog) The Phoenix House, a provider of substance abuse services that appeared on "Nightly News" tonight, has posted answers to frequently asked questions about drug addiction, such as, "Why do some people become addicted while others do not?". |
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18 US women died every day from prescription drug abuse in 2010, feds say – Hunterdon County Democrat – NJ.com… Continue reading