Local Leaders Push for New Legislation on Prescription Drugs
Local leaders push for new legislation on prescription drugs
Government officials in Northampton County are pushing new federal legislation to tackle what they're calling a major local problem: prescription drug addiction. According to Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Pennsylvania has the third highest heroin abuse rate in the country. The goal… Continue reading
How Can I Overcome My Prescription Drug Addiction?
Question by NaeePleasee: How can I overcome my prescription drug addiction?
Hi, i’ve been addicted to drugs for about 2 years now. Thats because i’ve been deeply depressed. I’m really desperate for help because I have a issue with suicide and cutting once in a while too. Thanks
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Federal Drug Policies Do Little to End Abuse
Federal drug policies do little to end abuse
While the nation focuses on ways to prevent overdoses, and the emotional foundations of drug use, these statistics raise bigger questions about how America treats and legislates drug use. Alcohol is a drug and is legal, yet there are almost 90,000 …… Continue reading
Can My Insurance Cover an Inpatient Addiction Program 100% ?
Question by khamla95: Can my insurance cover an inpatient addiction program 100% ?
I have Aetna insurance under my father, and last night i got ahold of a drug treatment facility to check into an inpatient rehab clinic for my prescription drug addiction. The woman gave me lots of info… Continue reading
Invisible Epidemic: Prescription Drugs Cause Most Overdoses
Invisible Epidemic: Prescription Drugs Cause Most Overdoses
Meanwhile addiction to prescription drugs continues to be dangerous and sometimes deadly problem. If you or someone you know needs help, there are a number of professional treatment centers in our area that can be found online. Some have also been …
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Officials Work Toward Battling Drug Epidemic
Officials work toward battling drug epidemic
The head of Washington County’s drug and alcohol commission told U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey fighting prescription drug addiction is like “being on a battlefield unarmed.” …
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Indiana senators strip welfare drug screening from bill
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Welfare Drug Screening Stripped From Indiana Bill
Welfare drug screening stripped from Indiana bill
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Indiana lawmakers on Wednesday stripped contentious proposals from a bill originally intended to screen welfare applicants for drug addiction and keep recipients of government food assistance from buying junk food. The bill previously would have subjected anyone applying for Temporary… Continue reading
Toomey, Hickton Highlight Toll of Prescription Drug Addiction in Washington County
Toomey, Hickton highlight toll of prescription drug addiction in Washington County
Washington County’s continued focus on prescription drug addiction and its connection to heroin use attracted attention Wednesday from U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey. “It’s happening to people of all age groups and ethnicities and backgrounds. And it’s stunning …
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Ohio Bill Requires Reports on Drug–addicted Babies
Ohio bill requires reports on drug–addicted babies
The Ohio House has approved a bill requiring hospital maternity units and newborn care nurseries and maternity homes to report the number of babies born addicted to drugs. The reporting to the state Health Department, mandated for every three months, …
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Amid Heroin Epidemic, Fund Budget
Amid heroin epidemic, fund budget
Moreover, the state also is afflicted with an epidemic of prescription drug addiction. Overdose deaths involving prescription drugs have increased by 89 percent statewide since 1999, Ms. Kane testified, and hospital admissions for opioid and synthetic …
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