Curbing Drug Abuse, the Focus of the Center’s March 2014 Policy Snapshot

Published March 31, 2014

Curbing Drug Abuse, the Focus of The Center’s March 2014 Policy Snapshot
While medications provide essential relief to many in need – including cancer patients, mothers in labor, and children with fractured bones – the downside is that they can also be abused. Curbing drug abuse has taken on heightened importance across the …
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Drug abuse dangerous – no matter where you are
RECENT reports of alleged drug abuse by Singaporeans overseas (“S’porean dies after collapsing at drug-hit Jakarta concert”, Tuesday; and “Six dead after drug overdose at KL music fest”, Sunday) are reminders that drug abuse is dangerous. The National …
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Medication Education
Prescription drug abuse is overlooked but dangerous, constituting the second most abused drug group in adolescents. In 2008, prescription drug abuse killed more people than heroin and cocaine abuse, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
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Laws needed to help treat drug addiction
I grew up in southwest Jefferson County and was fortunate to have the support, love and care of two great parents and four grandparents. We were taught right from wrong and we are passing those ideals to the next generations of nieces and nephews.
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Prescription Drug Abuse Forum Held in Buckhannon
Law enforcement officers, state representatives, and community members set out to address the issue of prescription drug use at a town-hall style meeting on Tuesday night, thanks to a SUCCESS/BHHF state grant that funds substance abuse prevention.
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Forum keeps St. Peter parents in the loop on drug use in schools
One of about 10 parents to attend a March 27 drug and chemical abuse forum hosted by St. Peter Schools, Lamb said it doesn't surprise him that more and more kids are using marijuana. What did surprise him was how many teens are still abusing alcohol …
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