Drug-Addicted Babies on the Rise in Tennessee

Drug-addicted babies on the rise in Tennessee – A record number of drug-addicted babies are being born in Tennessee. The majority these days aren’t addicted to crack, but to drugs like oxycodone, morphine,…

Baby born prematurely in motel bathtub now off ventilator

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Hassell said she has three children — a 16-year-old daughter and the two boys — all born addicted to drugs. Hassell said she began prenatal care and, for a few weeks, didn't do drugs. However, she said, the cravings for crack cocaine were too great … Read more on Ocala

Barnes: What needs to change about how abuse and addiction are treated

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Prescription drugs kill more Americans yearly than crack, heroin and meth combined. The CDC reports 14,800 deaths from painkillers in 2008 and 480,000 deaths from cigarette smoking. • More than 14 million Americans are alcohol-dependent, but only 3 … Read more on Auburn Citizen