Drug Abuse Facts and Statistics

Published February 15, 2013

Drug Abuse Facts and Statistics – The worldwide drug problem seems to get worse every year, with the rates of drug abuse increasing almost annually. If people consider the facts and statistics as more than words and numbers, the efforts against drugs may be more effective. theaddictionhelpline.com Call toll free for immediate help : (855) 937-7342 drug4651abuse69797

Local Doctor Accused of Abusing Drugs and Alcohol

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A San Diego doctor could lose his medical license for abusing alcohol and powerful narcotics, including Oxycodone. And the president of the San Diego County Medical Society acknowledges that drug and alcohol abuse among doctors is a significant …
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Massey: Removing the stigma is first step to decreasing suicide

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13 Community Conversation — “The Interrelationship Between Substance Abuse, Mental Health and Suicide” — hosted by the Farmington Area Suicide Prevention Task Force and the Graham E. Smith Memorial Fund. The Community Conversation drew an almost full …
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Heroin taking oxy's place for more addicts

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"We've got to address treatment, or we're not going to end the problem, we're just going to change the drug," said Jim Hall, director of the Center for the Study and Prevention of Substance Abuse at Nova Southeastern University in Davie. … on …
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