Ecstasy-Related Hospital Visits Increase by 128% in Under-21s
Ecstasy-related hospital visits increase by 128% in under-21s
The number of hospital emergency department visits related to the hallucinogenic drug ecstasy increased 128% between 2005 and 2011 in patients under the age of 21, according to a new report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.Ecstasy, also known as MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine) is an illegal drug that acts as both a stimulant and a hallucinogen … Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
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$1.5M Awarded to Help Inmates With Mental Health, Addiction Problems
.5M awarded to help inmates with mental health, addiction problems
Mental health and drug abuse problems plague many inmates inside Ohio's jails. Advocates hope $ 3 million over two years can change that. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
Mobile Health Encourages Drug Testing as PCP Emergency Department Visits Increases
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration releases a report stating that PCP related emergency department visits increased 400%. Mobile Health encourages employers… Continue reading
Centerstone Receives Grant
Centerstone Receives Grant
Nashville, TN – Centerstone has received a three-year, $ 840,000 grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to improve access to substance abuse treatment services for more than 150 individuals living in … Read more on Clarksville Leaf Chronicle
Who can tell me not to abuse drugs?
Admissions to substance abuse treatment programs by patients using a combination of benzodiazepines (benzos) and pain relievers have risen drastically… Continue reading
The Locking Cap Joins CLAAD for Drug Abuse Prevention Policy Meeting in … – Newsday
The Locking Cap Joins CLAAD for Drug Abuse Prevention Policy Meeting in … – Newsday
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The Locking Cap Joins CLAAD for Drug Abuse Prevention Policy Meeting in …
Newsday The Locking Cap Joins CLAAD for Drug Abuse Prevention Policy Meeting in Washington, DC. (PRWEB) November 22, 2013. The Locking Cap, the manufacturer of a combination bottle cap for prescription drugs, was in attendance at the CLAAD Prescription … |
Bossier Has Rare Substance Abuse Treatment Center for Pregnant Women – KTAL
Bossier has rare substance abuse treatment center for pregnant women – KTAL
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Bossier has rare substance abuse treatment center for pregnant women
KTAL A local drug treatment center is doing its part to get homeless families off the streets. The Bossier Treatment Center's Family Success Institute helps mothers stay off drugs, while still caring for their children. It's unique because it's one of few … |
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