Cops Warn of Rising Prescription Drug Abuse
Cops warn of rising prescription drug abuse
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The use of prescription drugs for nonmedical reasons is more prevalent locally than people realize, according to Kane County Sheriff's Detective Aaron Feiza. “Prescription drugs are the most commonly abused drugs in Kane County because they are easy to … Read more on Aurora Beacon News
Rx Drug Tracking Could Have QA Use, Review Finds
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Monitoring programs help authorities track potential prescription drug abuse by monitoring the use of controlled medications. The investigators reviewed government documents, white papers, peer-reviewed medical literature, and experiences of local … Read more on MedPage Today
A Prescription Drug Abuse Story
A Prescription Drug Abuse Story – My story about abusing benzodiazepines
Twitter delivers substance abuse prevention message
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The Johnston Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition is geared toward preventing drug and alcohol use among young people. So to get that message across, they're communicating with teens in a language they understand – in 140 characters or less. Read more on Johnston Sun Rise
Students Lead in Drug Abuse and Alcoholism
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Relapse Prevention Prescription Drug Abuse and Addiction
Relapse Prevention Prescription Drug Abuse and Addiction – drugrehabcenter.com – Relapse Prevention Prescription Drug Abuse and Addiction – Call our Toll-Free Recovery Hotline at 1-800-839-1682 and discover the best treatment options for you. Our approach to substance addiction and alcohol treatment is three fold, encompassing and treating the client’s physiological, emotional and spiritual needs. We offer a high quality of treatment in a loving and caring professional environment. We also work with families, tailoring our holistic drug treatment program to our client’s specific situation. Call our hotline with any questions or concerns about relapse prevention for prescription drug abuse or addiction.
LGUs Urged to Implement Anti–Drug Abuse Councils
LGUs urged to implement Anti–Drug Abuse Councils
Filed under: anti drug abuse
THE Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) has urged local government units in Eastern Visayas to strengthen the implementation of their Anti-Drug Abuse Council (Adac) which gives priority to preventive or educational program, rehabilitation or … Read more on Sun.Star
Natural High 3 :: ANTI DRUG ABUSE VIDEO – This is a clip from the highly proclaimed Drug Prevention DVD, Natural High 3. It contains powerful anti drug messages from Switchfoot, Mya, POD, and Darrin Henson, choreographer to Britany Spears, Backstreet Boys, Michael Jackson and more! The Natural High DVDs were created to break the culture and stigma of drugs and alcohol amongst youth. For more information check out www.naturalhigh.org or www.sundtmemorial.org.
Prescription Drug Abuse Is Growing Among Teens – Alvarado Hospital
Prescription Drug Abuse Is Growing Among Teens – Alvarado Hospital – A recent study suggests that one in five teens are AT RISK for prescription drug abuse. Alvarado Hospital’s Dr. Kevin Kelly, emergency medicine, talks about warning signs that your teen may be abusing prescription drugs.
Electronic Gambling: £1.5bn Staked in Welsh Bookies and Casinos
Electronic gambling: £1.5bn staked in Welsh bookies and casinos
Filed under: The Dangers Of Crack Cocaine
Fairer Gambling, which lobbies for more regulation, described the machines as the "crack cocaine" of the industry and called for better regulation. But the Association of British Bookmakers denied there was a problem. Fixed Odds Betting Terminals … Read more on BBC News
Trespassing, false imprisonment, assault – Bridgeton Police Blotter
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Prescription Drug Abuse Destroys Lives With Death and Crime
Prescription drug abuse destroys lives with death and crime
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Nationally, drug overdose death rates have more than tripled since 1990 and have never been higher, federal data show. Throughout the United States, 100 people die from drug overdoses each day. In 2008, more than 36,000 people died from drug … Read more on Scranton Times-Tribune
Pam Bondi Releases Final Report by Task Force on Prescription Drug Abuse …
Pam Bondi Releases Final Report by Task Force on Prescription Drug Abuse …
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Create an immunity provision in Florida law for pregnant woman seeking prenatal care or substance abuse treatment. 7. Create a toolkit to help communities establish and maintain Substance Exposed Newborn Workgroups. 8. Work with federal agencies to … Read more on Sunshine State News (blog)
Federal grant increases substance abuse treatment access
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Community Grapples With Hard Drug Use Among Youth
Community grapples with hard drug use among youth
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Police have warned of the prevalence of the drug since at least late 2011, when the Portsmouth Herald reported a "surge" in heroin abuse was tied to crimes and medical emergencies. Despite the visibility of these high-profile incidents that draw … Read more on Seacoastonline.com