Yarmouth, Barnstable Police Warn Against Prescription for Addiction
Yarmouth, Barnstable police warn against prescription for addiction
Deval Patrick declared a public health emergency last month in response to a dramatic rise in drug overdoses in Massachusetts, he targeted the abuse of not just the illegal substance heroin, but other opiates like oxycodone and fentanyl, often obtained …
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Area Officers Will Carry Heroin Antidote
Area officers will carry heroin antidote
Area law enforcement officers are often the first on the scene of a suspected drug overdose, and soon they will be equipped and trained to administer a medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. … drug user's expectation is that …… Continue reading
'Over 60000 Drug Addiction, 120000 Depression Cases in Valley'
'Over 60000 drug addiction, 120000 depression cases in Valley'
Experts claimed that according to UNO report, in 1987- there were 17000 cases of drug abuse in Valley while as the number has jumped to 100000 in 2008. In 2012, the number was 1,20,000. Experts also stated that due to… Continue reading
Bad News..?
Question by Kimie: Bad news..?
I just found out that my brother is Hiv Positive, will the virus adventualy kill him, or is it possible for him to live a long, productive life if he takes care of his body and takes his… Continue reading
Watertown Woman Faces Up to 8½ Years in Prison for Drug Court Violation
Watertown woman faces up to 8½ years in prison for Drug Court violation
Michaele J. Reid, 25, whose last known address was 194 Cedar St., rear apartment, pleaded guilty to second-degree bail jumping, also admitting that she violated Drug Court by absconding from the supervision of the substance abuse rehabilitation… Continue reading
I Used the Patch and Quit Smoking Two Days Ago – Need Advice From People Who Used the Patch to Quit?
Question by ?Mom Of Irish Twins 1?: I used the patch and quit smoking two days ago – Need advice from people who used the patch to quit?
I am on the patch and have not smoked in two days. So far I’m… Continue reading
Shedding New Light: Celebrity Drug Overdoses, Deaths Draw Attention to …
Shedding new light: Celebrity drug overdoses, deaths draw attention to …
The deaths of celebrities like Philip Seymour Hoffman, Cory Monteith, Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston bring the vices of drug addiction to the forefront of society, but an innumerable amount of people die each day due to substance abuse.… Continue reading
Newport Doctor Accused in Two Prescription Drug Overdose Deaths
Newport doctor accused in two prescription drug overdose deaths
The state Medical Board is seeking to suspend or revoke the license of a Newport Beach doctor after two of his patients died from prescription drug overdoses. … Petraglia self-published “The Great Pain Jack,” a book on chronic pain treatment, in… Continue reading
Plans for Large Calverton Drug Addiction Treatment Center Move Ahead – Newsday
Plans for large Calverton drug addiction treatment center move ahead – Newsday
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Plans for large Calverton drug addiction treatment center move ahead Newsday A large new drug addiction and treatment center, designed to support research into alcohol and drug abuse, has received approval from Riverhead's Zoning Board of Appeals… Continue reading |
Defendants Plead Guilty in County Court
Defendants plead guilty in county court
22, 2013, Cumberland Township Police Chief Craig Miller assisted EMS Southwest Inc. on a drug overdose call at 154 Cumberland Village. Matiyasic, who was unconscious on a couch, had 19 heroin … Tests showed Hixenbaugh was under the influence of …
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