Opiate Epidemic Leads Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick to Declare Public …
Opiate epidemic leads Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick to declare public …
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick on Thursday declared a public health emergency as the state, like much of the northeast U.S., is dealing with an epidemic of heroin and opiate-based prescription drug abuse. (Republican File Photo). Print … our …… Continue reading
States Revolt Against Controversial New Painkiller Zohydro
States Revolt Against Controversial New Painkiller Zohydro
BARRE, Vt. (AP) — State officials fighting a well-publicized battle against heroin and prescription drug abuse are revolting against a powerful new painkiller that law enforcement and public health officials fear could worsen an already acute …
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Treating Drug Abuse as a Disease, Not a Crime
Treating Drug Abuse as a Disease, Not a Crime
In a survey released today by the Pew Research Center, 87 percent of people characterized drug abuse is either a “crisis” or a “serious problem” in the U.S. That number hasn’t changed much in nearly twenty years. What has changed is… Continue reading
Youths Attend Drug Abuse Forum
Youths attend drug abuse forum
Members of the Rise Above Colorado team held a forum Wednesday night to discuss the dangers of prescription drug abuse and how to take steps to prevent abuse or help someone in need. The forum was held in front of about 20 children and a… Continue reading
Prescription Drug and Heroin Abuse on the Rise
Prescription Drug and Heroin Abuse on the Rise
The growing alarm to drug abuse is nothing new, but as the number of deaths rise in Fairfield County, Norwalk officials are warning the community of what has become not only a state-wide epidemic, but a local emergency. State-wide drug-related deaths have… Continue reading
Dr. Ablow: ‘Faces of Drug Arrests’ May Not Face Real Truth About Drug Abuse – Fox News
Dr. Ablow: ‘Faces of Drug Arrests’ may not face real truth about drug abuse – Fox News
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Dr. Ablow: 'Faces of Drug Arrests' may not face real truth about drug abuse Fox News Sponsored by Rehabs.com, the campaign aims to startle people into recognizing the devastating effects of drug addiction… Continue reading |