Oklahoma Tackles the Prescription Drug Abuse Epidemic
Oklahoma Tackles the Prescription Drug Abuse Epidemic
Everyone knows someone who has been seriously affected by prescription drug abuse. Yet, when a report issued late last year revealed that the leading cause of accidental death in the United States is drug overdose — primarily from prescription drugs …
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Oklahoma Tackles the Prescription Drug Abuse Epidemic
Oklahoma Tackles the Prescription Drug Abuse Epidemic
Everyone knows someone who has been seriously affected by prescription drug abuse. Yet, when a report issued late last year revealed that the leading cause of accidental death in the United States is drug overdose — primarily from prescription drugs …
drug abuse… Continue reading
Oklahoma Tackles the Prescription Drug Abuse Epidemic
Oklahoma Tackles the Prescription Drug Abuse Epidemic
Everyone knows someone who has been seriously affected by prescription drug abuse. Yet, when a report issued late last year revealed that the leading cause of accidental death in the United States is drug overdose — primarily from prescription drugs …
drug abuse… Continue reading
Not-So-Quick Fix
Not-So-Quick Fix
In January a new law went into effect that allows the family and friends of those who abuse opioids—including heroin, codeine, and addictive prescription drugs such as Vicodin, OxyContin, and Oxycodone—to obtain and administer naloxone, which can …
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Atlanta Hosts Summit on Prescription Drug Abuse
Atlanta hosts summit on prescription drug abuse
Organizers from the Center for Lawful Access and Abuse Deterrence say Gov. Nathan Deal is … Organizers say the conference is expected to feature officials from state and federal agencies, treatment providers, educators and more. The summit runs from …
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BHF Brings Awareness of Prescription Drug Abuse
BHF brings awareness of prescription drug abuse
CIRCLEVILLE – Berger Health Foundation is hoping to bring awareness to the nationwide epidemic of prescription drug abuse and misuse to a local level by hosting a series of events this week. The first, a community summit, will be held from 6 to… Continue reading
Drugs Are Public Enemy Number One: Sharjah Police Official
Drugs are public enemy number one: Sharjah Police official
In an interview with Gulf News on the ongoing battle to fight drug abuse in the emirate, Brigadier Mohammad Eid Al Madhloum, Director-General of Police Operations at Sharjah Police, said police are working round the clock to keep youngsters safe from… Continue reading
What Personality Might Have to Do With Drug Abuse Risk
What Personality Might Have To Do With Drug Abuse Risk
People with certain personality traits may be at increased risk for drug use problems, and studying personality may help researchers better understand and treat these problems, according to a new review. Many studies have attempted to link genes to the… Continue reading
TAKE 5: Lee County Combats Drug Abuse Problem With Project Lazarus
TAKE 5: Lee County combats drug abuse problem with Project Lazarus
How significant are the issues of prescription drug abuse and misuse in our community? In the last 10 years, the use of opioid medications has increased by 160 percent. According to the N.C. State Center for Health Statistics, unintentional… Continue reading
What Personality Might Have to Do With Drug Abuse Risk
What Personality Might Have To Do With Drug Abuse Risk
People with certain personality traits may be at increased risk for drug use problems, and studying personality may help researchers better understand and treat these problems, according to a new review. Many studies have attempted to link genes to the… Continue reading