drug addiction

Christie Speaks With Compassion on Drug Addiction and Treatment

Christie speaks with compassion on drug addiction and treatment
(CNN) – Republican Gov. Chris Christie teamed up with former Democratic Gov. Jim McGreevey to talk about drug addiction on Thursday, the same day Christie signed a bill aimed to improve treatment programs in New Jersey correctional facilities and county jails.… Continue reading

'Invincible' Teens Susceptible to Alcohol Danger

'Invincible' teens susceptible to alcohol danger
… alcohol addiction later in life. The 2011 Youth Risk Behavior Survey indicates that 39 percent of teens admit drinking alcohol, 22 percent said they binge drink, 8 percent drove after drinking and 24 percent rode in a car with a person who had… Continue reading

Efforts Increased to Reduce Heroin, Prescription Drug Addiction in Macomb … – the Macomb Daily

Efforts increased to reduce heroin, prescription drug addiction in Macomb … – The Macomb Daily

Efforts increased to reduce heroin, prescription drug addiction in Macomb
The Macomb Daily
Doctors are being pressured to reduce their liberal distribution of drug prescriptions because of an “epidemic” of abuse. Dependence on opiates… Continue reading

Drug Testing All Students Would Violate the Fourth Amendment

Drug testing all students would violate the Fourth Amendment
In a recent Vindicator story, Boardman schools Superintendent Frank Lazzeri comments on drug policies: “We are trying to help kids make better decisions. We believe that there is not just a local drug problem, there is a national drug problem.” With… Continue reading

Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office Taking Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs This

Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office taking back unwanted prescription drugs this
On April 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its eighth opportunity in three years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their… Continue reading

Drug Menace Lost in Political Rhetoric

Drug menace lost in political rhetoric
The issue of Punjab youth grappling with drug addiction appears lost in the political rhetoric as parties busy themselves in a no-holds-barred blame game and accuse each other of patronising drug trade in the border state. Drug trafficking and rampant drug abuse, especially among… Continue reading

Why Do I Need Drug Rehab?

Question by Jessie J: Why do I need drug rehab?
I have been a drug user for a year and I haven’t told anyone about it. And if I do decide to get myself into a drug rehab, I would like to do it without anyone having to… Continue reading

Zogenix Executive Says Mass. Drug Ban 'Makes No Sense Whatsoever'

Zogenix executive says Mass. drug ban 'makes no sense whatsoever'
Michael Croog. Zohydro, an opioid painkiller made by San Diego-based Zogenix, has put out a pill bottle with a combination lock as one of several measures intended to prevent drug abuse. Don Seiffert: BioFlash Editor- Boston Business Journal: Email | …… Continue reading

Fairfield, OH Alcohol Drug Rehab Announces New Residential Treatment Program

Fairfield, OH Alcohol Drug Rehab Announces New Residential Treatment Program
People who suffer from chronic drug addiction problems and want to stop their pain now have an answer available. For a free consultation, call 513-342-4902. (PRWeb April 21, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Fairfield-OH-drug-rehab/drug-treatment-alcohol/prweb11779151.htm
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OUR VIEW: Grappling With Drug Addiction – MetroWest Daily News

OUR VIEW: Grappling with drug addiction – MetroWest Daily News

OUR VIEW: Grappling with drug addiction
MetroWest Daily News
We can't blame Gov. Deval Patrick for trying to keep Zohydro out of Massachusetts. But, as a federal judge ruled this week, it's the job of the Food and Drug Administration… Continue reading