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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Project Lazarus aims to stop prescription drug abuse in Cabarrus
CONCORD, N.C. — Cabarrus County is experiencing an epidemic in prescription opioid drug abuse, and local nonprofits are rallying the community to fight back. Cabarrus health officials, emergency services personnel and local leaders gathered Thursday at …
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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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Drug abuse will take community-wide solution
The panel discussion at Dodgeland School talked about a rising concern: prescription drug abuse that often leads to heroin addiction. Klodowski admitted that someone abusing prescriptions often doesn't seem like the stereotypical drug addict. “A drug …
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Attleboro area sees heroin overdoses slow, but drug abuse still a concern
North Attleboro Firefighter Paramedic Josh Langille demonstrates a technique for administering Narcan to heroin overdose patients. Narcan can reverse the effects of an overdose within minutes.
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