prescription drug addiction

Police Urge Use of Drug Drop Off Box

Police urge use of drug drop off box
Shawn Scott who is the Patrolman for Steubenville PD says, "What this drug box basically is, is through the efforts of the operate task force they were secured a drug box which has been about a year in the process of the… Continue reading

Doc: My State in Addiction Stranglehold

Doc: My state in addiction stranglehold
That same data indicated we had one of the highest rates of prescription drug addiction among adolescents and young adults in the country. We still do. It's only been recently that the rest of the country has awakened to this crisis. In 2011, the… Continue reading

In War Against Prescription Drug Abuse, a Bright Spot Is Seen

In War Against Prescription Drug Abuse, a Bright Spot is Seen
Millions of people across the country have struggled with addictions to prescription drugs, and there are many resources available to individuals who want help. Image courtesy NYS Health Department. With everyone from federal health officials to Queens …
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Philip Seymour Hoffman’s Death Brings Attention to Drug Addiction – Washington Post (Blog)

Philip Seymour Hoffman’s death brings attention to drug addiction – Washington Post (blog)


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Philip Seymour Hoffman's death brings attention to drug addiction
Washington Post (blog)
Peter Shumlin, whose State of the State address in January focused only on drug addiction, said treatment for all opiate addiction… Continue reading

Demi Lovato Addresses Drug Addiction After Philip Seymour Hoffman’s Death – Zap2it.com (Blog)

Demi Lovato addresses drug addiction after Philip Seymour Hoffman’s death – Zap2it.com (blog)


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Demi Lovato addresses drug addiction after Philip Seymour Hoffman's death
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After the death of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman from an apparent drug overdose on Sunday (Feb. 2), many celebrities offered their condolences to… Continue reading

Alcohol & Drug Rehab Kenosha Launches Center to Battle Substance Abuse Addiction

Alcohol & Drug Rehab Kenosha Launches Center to Battle Substance Abuse Addiction
Alcohol & Drug Rehab Kenosha helps people get relief from their alcohol and drug addiction problems. Call (262) 671-1142 for a free appointment. (PRWeb February 06, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/kenosha-drug-rehab/alcohol-treatment-center/prweb11551141.htm
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Gun Rights Advocate Slams Task Force Recommendations

Gun rights advocate slams task force recommendations
Adding the names of those deemed by judges to have mental or substance abuse problems to the National Instant Background Check System. • Creating guidelines for police chiefs to follow in determining who is “suitable” to own a gun;. • Barring convicted …
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We Can’t Solve Drug Addiction – American Spectator (Blog)

We Can’t Solve Drug Addiction – American Spectator (blog)


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We Can't Solve Drug Addiction
American Spectator (blog)
Amidst all the policy prescriptions for how we could have saved Hoffman, we face the fundamental problem of drug use: every person has a vice. Whether it's overeating, smoking tobacco,… Continue reading

Why Do So Many People Have a Negative Attitude Towards Prescription Medication?

Question by Daniel: Why do so many people have a negative attitude towards prescription medication?
Those of you who like to follow the news and read comments on news articles are probably aware that many people frown upon the use of prescription drugs. A lot of Americans claim… Continue reading

Prescription Drugs Lead to Growing Problem of Infant Addiction

Prescription drugs lead to growing problem of infant addiction
The rise of prescription drug addiction has resulted in more babies born addicted … “This is a growing issue in our region, and we have to find ways to get these women into treatment. Illicit drug and prescription drug abuse are… Continue reading