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Prescription Drug Abuse


 

Prescription drug abuse – Prescription drug abuse is a growing problem. A local great grandmother was arrested after selling pain pills to an undercover cop.

 

New law to fight against prescription drug abuse takes effect

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Anthony Wilson, M. D. said, "I think it's important and I think it is something that's going to help with the drug problem that Tennessee and many states have been facing." Dr. Wilson is the assistant professor for the University Of Tennessee Graduate …
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Good Drugs Gone Bad: Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention


 

Good Drugs Gone Bad: Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention – According to the most recent risk behavior study in Wisconsin, one in five kids have admitted to abusing prescription drugs to get high.

 

Suggestions to prevent teen substance abuse in Portsmouth

Filed under: drug abuse prevention

I applaud the Herald for its editorial response to substance abuse issues at Portsmouth High School. However, as a retired guidance director and counselor who focused on substance abuse prevention efforts throughout my career, I believe that the steps …
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Substance Abuse Treatment Centers | Drug Abuse Treatment Centers


 

Substance Abuse Treatment Centers | Drug Abuse Treatment Centers – http://drugrehabilitationchicago.org Drug, alcohol, and prescription drugs abuse is treated at Substance Abuse Treatment Centers’ residential facility in Chi…

 

Cumberland County man sought after arrest warrant issued in Mattoon murder

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The State of Illinois appealed to return O'Dell to prison in a dispute over sentence reductions he had received for good conduct and participation in the prison drug treatment program, the Times reported. He was incarcerated again due to that issue …
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WelcomeHome Addiction Recovery Academy | Drug Abuse Rehab | Alcohol Addiction Treatment


 

WelcomeHome Addiction Recovery Academy | Drug Abuse Rehab | Alcohol Addiction Treatment – WelcomeHome is a highly structured residential drug and alcohol addiction treatment center for men and women aged 18 to 34. Our long-term program is extremel…

 

Savage: Affordable Care Act Offers Opportunity to Combat Pain and Drug Abuse

Filed under: drug abuse treatment

There is a growing national debate about two important life and death issues: the abuse of powerful pain medications and the treatment of chronic pain. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has classified prescription drug abuse as a deadly …
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Is Shopping Addiction Real?


 

Is Shopping Addiction Real? – http://www.addictionsuk.com – Simon Stephens, Director of Case Work at AddictionsUK.com, explains why shopping addiction can be a genuine pathological depend…

 

Painkiller fever in the Poconos

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The measure, HB-317, would help pinpoint the potential for abuse and misuse of prescription drugs, specifically highly addictive controlled substances, DiGirolamo said. It would also help curb doctor shopping and improve drug-prescribing practices. It …
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Addicted to Gucci: Buzz Bissinger's confession reflects global issue

Alcohol Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment Centers (Ep.1)


 

Alcohol Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment Centers (Ep.1) – http://recoverynowtv.com/addiction-treatment Sarah Michelle, 24, shares her story of adolescent drug addiction, bulimia, and triumphant recovery. Zach has ov…

 

Bill Proposes M to Expand, Ease Access to Inpatient Addiction Treatment

Filed under: drug addiction treatment

Half of adults and two-thirds of adolescents who need addiction treatment are already not able to get it, according to Roseanne Scotti, state director of the nonprofit advocacy group the Drug Policy Alliance. She said she has worked with parents who …
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