War against prescription drug abuse may have fueled heroin use
War against prescription drug abuse may have fueled heroin use
“State and federal officials have pressed their campaign against prescription drug abuse with urgency, trying to contain a scourge that kills more than 16,000 … and raised awareness of their dangers,” according to The Washington Post.
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Drug abuse forums aim to educate, save lives
Dutchess Addiction Awareness, Prevention & Support, or AAPS, will host its first forum at 7 p.m. April 2 at LaGrange Town Hall. For more on AAPS visit www.dutchessaaps.org. People in recovery and others affected by drug abuse will speak to …
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EDITORIAL: Curb prescription drug abuse to prevent heroin nightmare
No one can dispute the far-reaching effects of prescription drug abuse and its lethal path to heroin addiction. Overdose deaths are being reported at an alarming rate, and law enforcement officials are challenged with stopping the scourge.
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Growing prescription drug abuse in India says UN report
Globally also prescription drug abuse – often legally obtained medication by a friend or a family member who no longer needs it or is not using it for medical purposes – is outpacing the rates for illegal drugs in some countries. "There is an erroneous …
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Elyria police arrest 21 during spring roundup
Samantha Lemmeyer, 32, picked up for an outstanding warrant for theft from Elyria, and charged with possession of heroin and possession of drug abuse instruments. Donte Griffin, 24, charged with two counts of trafficking in crack with a juvenile …
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Schools tackle substance abuse issues in health curriculum
Prevention is a key component to any addiction-related issue, and area school districts vary in how they educate teachers and students on the dangers of drugs and what to look for. The health curriculum in the high schools in Berkley, Birmingham …
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