Prescription Drug Abuse Up Among U.S. Teens: Survey
Prescription Drug Abuse Up Among U.S. Teens: Survey
TUESDAY, April 23 (HealthDay News) — The United States appears to be in the throes of a prescription drug abuse crisis among teens, with a new survey showing that 24 percent of high school students — more than 5 million kids —… Continue reading
Bethlehem PA Alcohol Drug Rehab Announces Christ-Centered Substance Abuse Plan Now Available
Bethlehem PA Alcohol Drug Rehab Announces Christ-Centered Substance Abuse Plan Now Available
Bethlehem PA Alcohol Drug Rehab is pleased to announce that it is opening a Christ-centered substance abuse plan for individuals seeking relief from drug abuse in Bethlehem and nearby towns. There are hundreds of people that attend church… Continue reading
A Growing Number of Americans: Drug Abuse Is a Health Issue, Not a Crime
A Growing Number of Americans: Drug Abuse Is a Health Issue, Not a Crime
Other countries, like Canada and Switzerland, have shown how the shifting opinion can result in action. While no one thinks drug addiction is a good thing, more and more people are starting to think that the… Continue reading
Christie to Talk About Heroin Treatment
Christie to talk about heroin treatment
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Gov. Chris Christie will meet with first responders to discuss emergency treatment for those who overdose on heroin. Wednesday's discussion in Brick Township comes more than a week after the governor signed a waiver allowing …
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Drug Abuse Symposium Sheds Light on Local Drug Issues
Drug Abuse Symposium Sheds Light on Local Drug Issues
A drug abuse symposium in Isabella County tonight got the community talking about drugs and the impact they have on friends, family, and neighbors. It’s no secret that drug abuse is a serious problem that’s impacting people in all walks of… Continue reading
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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War Against Prescription Drug Abuse May Have Fueled Heroin Use
War against prescription drug abuse may have fueled heroin use
Some in the field of drug addiction are saying the U.S. government’s fight against prescription drug abuse may be causing the rise in heroin use. The crack down on pill mills, and making prescription narcotics harder to access is fueling… Continue reading
Teen Drug Abuse Becoming an Epidemic, Must Be Addressed
Teen drug abuse becoming an epidemic, must be addressed
An even more disturbing trend is the rise of prescription drug abuse. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, prescription and over-the-counter medications are some of the most commonly abused drugs by high school seniors.
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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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Fund Drug Abuse Data Source
Fund drug abuse data source
Phillip Seymour Hoffman’s death has prompted a lot of discussion about heroin in recent weeks. Heroin statistics from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, or NSDUH, have fueled the debate, but they may be leading us astray. The NSDUH, a …
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