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Drug Abuse: Mizoram, Nagaland to Tighten Vigil Against Drug Abuse

Mizoram, Nagaland to tighten vigil against drug abuse
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Aizawl/Kohima, July 2 (IANS) The Mizoram and Nagaland governments have asked officials and security forces to tighten their vigil against drug abuse and trafficking of drugs, officials said Tuesday.
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Drug overdose deaths spike among middle-aged women
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ATLANTA (AP) — Overdose deaths in the U.S. are rising fastest among middle-aged women, and their drug of choice is usually… Continue reading

Drug Abuse: Marion Frustrated by Spike in Drug Abuse – Columbus Dispatch

Marion frustrated by spike in drug abuse – Columbus Dispatch
Filed under: Drug Abuse

Marion frustrated by spike in drug abuse
Columbus Dispatch
Drug investigators and substanceabuse counselors say drug use and addiction have increased in Marion over the past few years. In 2011, the first year the Marion County coroner's office tracked overdose deaths, 11 people died from drug overdoses.

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Head of Saratoga County alcohol/substance abuse program steps down –… Continue reading

Drug Abuse: UW Study: Heroin Use on Rise as Other Drug Abuse Declines – MyNorthwest.com

UW study: Heroin use on rise as other drug abuse declines – MyNorthwest.com
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UW study: Heroin use on rise as other drug abuse declines
MyNorthwest.com
Drug abuse and drug crimes continue to decline across the state of Washington, with one exception. Heroin addiction and overdose deaths are on the rise, according to new research from the University of Washington. A decade ago, methamphetamine was 
Study: Heroin Abuse Increase May… Continue reading

Teen Drug Rehab: Heroin Overdoses Expand Among Adolescents and Remain Problematic in New … – Watch List News (Press Release)

Heroin Overdoses Expand Among Adolescents and Remain Problematic in New … – Watch List News (press release)
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Heroin Overdoses Expand Among Adolescents and Remain Problematic in New
Watch List News (press release)
Recovery Associates is a drug and alcohol treatment center that provides a variety of programs and services for men, women and teens struggling with chemical dependency issues. At the core of their philosophy is the belief that… Continue reading

Drug Abuse: California Senate Passes Bill to Curb Prescription Drug Abuse

California Senate passes bill to curb prescription drug abuse
Filed under: Drug Abuse

Approval of final measure in a package of prescription reforms comes after a series of investigative stories by The Times on overdose deaths in the state. The state Senate on Thursday unanimously passed the last bill in a broad package of proposed reforms aimed at combating prescription drug abuse and mounting overdose deaths in California.
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Drug Abuse: California Senate Passes Bill to Curb Prescription Drug Abuse

California Senate passes bill to curb prescription drug abuse
Filed under: Drug Abuse

Approval of final measure in a package of prescription reforms comes after a series of investigative stories by The Times on overdose deaths in the state. The state Senate on Thursday unanimously passed the last bill in a broad package of proposed reforms aimed at combating prescription drug abuse and mounting overdose deaths in California.
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