heroin addiction

Fund Drug Abuse Data Source

Fund drug abuse data source
Phillip Seymour Hoffman’s death has prompted a lot of discussion about heroin in recent weeks. Heroin statistics from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, or NSDUH, have fueled the debate, but they may be leading us astray. The NSDUH, a …
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NYC Official: Hoffman Died From Toxic Mix of Drugs

NYC official: Hoffman died from toxic mix of drugs
Tests found heroin in samples from at least 50 packets in his Manhattan apartment. Authorities also found unused syringes, a charred spoon and various prescription medications, including a drug used to treat heroin addiction, a blood-pressure …
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Heroin Use at Historic Highs in Chicago Area

Heroin use at historic highs in Chicago area
Dr. Dan Lustig, head of clinical services at Chicago's Haymarket Center, an addiction treatment provider, emphasized the correlation between the lack of access to public treatment for heroin addiction, and the increased levels of crime and …
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Prescription Drug Abuse Can Lead to Rise in Heroin Addiction

Prescription Drug Abuse Can Lead to Rise in Heroin Addiction
She knows what these families suffer through. “My son is a drug addict,” said Marcuccio. “Seven years ago I woke up and said I can't do this anymore.” This group is Marcuccio's way of reaching out to other families to… Continue reading

Group 8 Reference Video- Drug Addiction Support

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Heroin in Flagstaff a new challenge to drug treatment
… outcome of heroin addiction. Families are torn apart as spouses and children lie and steal to support their drug habits. … There are no networked… Continue reading

Where to Find Help for Opiate Addiction

Where to find help for opiate addiction — http://drug.addictionblog.org/help-for-opiate-addiction/ Where to find help for opiate addiction | Addiction Blog If you are looking for medical help for opi…


Critics frustrated with progress of state drug strategy
Among the recommendations to help with the prescription painkiller and heroin addiction problem was… Continue reading