Pharmaceutical Drug Abuse in Youth

Pharmaceutical Drug Abuse in Youth
Pharmaceutical drug abuse among teens is a growing problem, especially considering that Americans between the ages of 12 and 49 who abuse prescription drugs are more likely to use heroin than others in the same age group. Prescription and over-the-counter …
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Teen Drug Abuse: Teachable Moments
Some parents think that having a single ”drug talk” with their kids to warn about the risks of teen drug abuse is all they have to do. But one conversation won’t fulfill your parental duty. Your son or daughter is constantly changing, and so are the …
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Purdue Abuse-Resistant Pill May Force Zogenix's Drug Off Market
Zohydro's potential for abuse led two U.S. senators this month to ask the Food and Drug Administration to pull the medicine from the market. The concern that the pill could be crushed and snorted was strong enough that when the drug was approved the U …
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Ex-Celtics Player to Give Bergen County Talk on Drug Use
He has authored a book entitled Basketball Junkie: A Memoir with Providence Journal columnist Bill Reynolds, and in 2011, ESPN aired Emmy-nominated Unguarded the story of Herren's basketball career and drug abuse. Chris Herren will share his story of …
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