Substance Abuse

Advocates in Wallingford Urge Action on Bill to Help Fight Drug Abuse

Advocates in Wallingford urge action on bill to help fight drug abuse
The one subject that provoked the most passion during the session, bringing one woman who said she was a recovering substance abuser to tears, was discussion of the adequacy of the state's drug abuse program. House Bill 5372 is designed to assess …
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Phitsanulok begins drug addict rehabilitation program
Privy Councilor Air Chief Marshal Chalit Pookpasuk… Continue reading

Sand Point Aims to Move Beyond Banishing Drug Dealers to Curb Rampant Drug … – Alaska Dispatch

Sand Point aims to move beyond banishing drug dealers to curb rampant drug … – Alaska Dispatch


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Sand Point aims to move beyond banishing drug dealers to curb rampant drug
Alaska Dispatch
Heroin and meth have plagued Sand Point for about five years, residents say, and the volatile scene at the airport acted as a catalyst for locals to step up and try to stomp out substance abuse. Enter Reclaim Alaska,… Continue reading

The Drugging of the American Boy

The Drugging of the American Boy
The Drug Enforcement Administration classifies stimulants as Schedule II drugs, defined as having a "high potential for abuse" and "with use potentially leading to severe psychological or physical dependence. … kids—normal boys, most likely—who had …
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The Hugo Problem
Then Hugo Schwyzer's bad behavior—sex with students, substance abuse, and a chilling act of violence—came to light, and Twitter users around the world took him down.… Continue reading

Looking for State Run Long Term Drug Rehab Facility?

Question by David L: looking for state run long term drug rehab facility?

i am looking for a state run long term. drug rehab. facility, in south florida. I have to get my 26 year old son HELP. He is ready to turn his life around. HELP PLEASE

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Answer by PCL-R
I’m not sure if you looking for a specific state, but I know of one run by the State of Minnesota located… Continue reading

Study Shows Mass. Teen Drug Use Rate Is Higher Than National Average

Study shows Mass. teen drug use rate is higher than national average
Teens in Massachusetts reported using illegal drugs at a rate that exceeds the national average, according to a recent federal study. The 2013 Behavioral Health Barometer, which the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration recently …
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Drug abuse on rise among Mass. teens
Teens in Massachusetts reported using illegal drugs at a rate that exceeds the national… Continue reading

As Coal Fades in West Virginia, Drugs Fill Void

As coal fades in West Virginia, drugs fill void
Out of West Virginia's 55 counties, McDowell has the highest drug overdose death rate (PDF). It's an infamous claim to fame that overshadows its other high rankings, for binge drinking and suicide. … “When it escalated into drug abuse, the addiction …
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Hackonomics: Stolen Twitter accounts 'more valuable' than credit cards
Even spam Twitter accounts are worth five… Continue reading