5 Things to Know About Heroin Use, Getting Help
5 things to know about heroin use, getting help
Filed under: Crack Cocaine Statistics
But federal statistics also show that in 2010, heroin accounted for less than 10 percent of all drug overdose deaths. 3. … The 2012 survey also found that from 2002 to 2012, all drugs — marijuana, cocaine, crack, LSD and heroin — became less available. Read more on Sacramento Bee
Chapters Capistrano Urges Women to Seek Addiction Recovery, Offers Flexible …
Chapters Capistrano Urges Women to Seek Addiction Recovery, Offers Flexible …
Filed under: addiction abuse
As more Americans become aware of the threat of addiction, more individuals are finding the help they need to recover from substance abuse. While many addiction recovery professionals are encouraged by the diminishing stigma surrounding treatment, … Read more on DigitalJournal.com
Drug abuse forums aim to educate, save lives
Filed under: addiction abuse
At a drug abuse awareness forum hosted by the Council on Addiction Prevention and Education, known as CAPE, and the Wappingers Central School District, Marcia Grant shares the story of her son Roger, who died of a drug overdose in 2011. / Courtesy … Read more on Poughkeepsie Journal
Legislation Establishing Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Approved by House
Legislation Establishing Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Approved by House
Filed under: drug abuse effects
Dennis Reboletti (R-Elmhurst), the Illinois House has approved a measure that will allow the establishment of a Pilot Program to create a secure facility with on-site substance abuse treatment in DuPage County, Cook County, and a third location to be … Read more on Chicago Tribune
Drug overdose issue to be discussed Tuesday night at town hall meeting in …
Filed under: drug abuse effects
Man With 'Serious Substance Abuse Problem' Sent to CBCF
Man with 'serious substance abuse problem' sent to CBCF
Filed under: substance abuse centers
A Willard man who possibly was intoxicated when he possessed cocaine will be held in jail until he can be transferred to a locked-down substance abuse treatment center. Cory D. Mathias, 26, of 842 S. Myrtle Ave., was out on bond before Thursday's … Read more on Norwalk Reflector
The Many Problems with the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act
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Cody's Story: At 21, Recovering Heroin Addict Starts Over
Cody's story: At 21, recovering heroin addict starts over
Filed under: Crack Cocaine Addiction Statistics
But federal statistics also show that in 2010, heroin accounted for less than 10 percent of all drug overdose deaths. 3. … The 2012 survey also found that from 2002 to 2012, all drugs — marijuana, cocaine, crack, LSD and heroin — became less available. Read more on Seacoastonline.com
Why Co-op's still matter
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Rosiello Convicted of 1st-Degree Murder in Wife's Death
Rosiello convicted of 1st-degree murder in wife's death
Filed under: crack abuse
On the night in question, Mr. Aloise said, his client's mind was consumed by delusions that his wife was cheating on him and plotting to have him killed and ravaged by his abuse of crack cocaine. "This is not a person who is intending to kill or murder … Read more on Worcester Telegram
Obama phone fraud targeted by administration
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Heroin Addiction, Need for Mental Health Services Often Intertwined
Heroin addiction, need for mental health services often intertwined
Filed under: drug abuse and addiction treatment
Kyle Wirtz shared his story of heroin addiction at a town hall in Solon in October. His fatal February overdose shined a light on … addiction, mental health illness and suicide. Alcohol and drug abuse are the second most frequent risk factors to … Read more on The Plain Dealer
Helpline in Endwell, NY Helps Teens Find Substance Abuse Information
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FDA OK's Injector Device to Counter Drug Overdoses
FDA OK's injector device to counter drug overdoses
Filed under: social effects of cocaine
“Prescription opioid deaths now outnumber those from illicit drugs including heroin and cocaine,” Kathleen Sebelius, secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, said at the briefing. A recent report on heroin deaths in Massachusetts has … Read more on Boston Globe
'Things a Little Bird Told Me: Confessions of the Creative Mind' by Biz Stone
Filed under: social effects of cocaine
Senate Judiciary Committee Looks at Vermont Drug Abuse
Senate Judiciary Committee Looks At Vermont Drug Abuse
Filed under: addiction and drug abuse
A field hearing of the U.S. Senate Judiciary committee was held in Rutland on Monday to take testimony on Vermont's efforts to deal with heroin and opiod addiction. Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin brought the issue of drug addiction to national … Read more on WAMC
Alcoholism and Drug Addiction: A psychological addiction or a physical addiction
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EDITORIAL: Improve Drug Treatment, Prevention Efforts
EDITORIAL: Improve drug treatment, prevention efforts
Filed under: drug abuse in schools
That brings up an additional need — investing wisely in drug prevention efforts. Despite the anti-drug education efforts in local schools, drug abuse is rampant. Lake County Coroner Merrilee Frey said her office certified 65 drug overdose deaths last … Read more on nwitimes.com
Smell at the fisheries complex – Irate residents within the Dennery South constituency expressed concern over the improper garbage disposal near their homes. They are calling for immediate a…