Drug Abuse: Youth Parliament:‘Out-Dated’ Approach to Drug Abuse in Teens
Youth Parliament:‘Out-dated’ Approach to Drug Abuse in Teens
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Youth Parliament Health Select Committee members were told today that drug use was “a normal part of Kiwi youth culture” by a leading rehabilitation specialist.
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Cory Monteith – Drug Abuse Agency Issues Statement
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We have reported on the death of Cory Monteith, discussing the coroner’s report, and the reactions from other celebrities following his death. Now a… Continue reading
Drug Abuse: America’s Full-Blown Painkiller Epidemic Detailed in Two Minutes – Business Insider
America’s Full-Blown Painkiller Epidemic Detailed In Two Minutes – Business Insider
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America's Full-Blown Painkiller Epidemic Detailed In Two Minutes Business Insider In 2009, the number of people killed by drug poisoning, driven largely by increases in painkiller abuse, surpassed motor vehicle fatalities for the first time. In 2010, more people aged 12 and older abused or were dependent on prescription painkillers … Hear About Curbing Prescription Drug Abuse… Continue reading |
Drug Abuse: Pocket-Sized Drug Test Could Quickly Identify Abusers
Pocket-Sized Drug Test Could Quickly Identify Abusers
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NIDA has agreed to award $ 2.1 million to Lidong Qin, Ph.D., and Ping Wang, Ph.D., of the Houston Methodist Research Institute to develop a pocket-sized drug test for use in health care settings.
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Ozzy Osbourne reacts to Cory Monteith's death [VIDEO]
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KRISTEN BUTLER, UPI.com Ozzy Osbourne reacts to Cory Monteith's death, says drug abuse isn't all it's… Continue reading
Drug Abuse: Surfing Cops Aim to Combat Drug Abuse – Florida Today
Surfing cops aim to combat drug abuse – Florida Today
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Surfing cops aim to combat drug abuse
Florida Today The officers, along with their growing group of volunteers, put on public events to attract youth — dropping in on area schools, church groups and civic events to educate teens about the pitfalls of drug use. The group has also planned a free beach … |
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Drug Abuse: Celebrity Substance Abuse Confessions – CNN International
Celebrity substance abuse confessions – CNN International
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Celebrity substance abuse confessions CNN International Monteith had been public about his struggle with addiction and checked into a rehab facility in late March. He previously told Parade magazine that he started using drugs at 13 and had entered rehab by 19. Click through the gallery for a look at other … Glee Actor's Death Sheds Light On Drug Abuse Cory Monteith's Long… Continue reading |
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 |