drug abuse

Traumas Can Lead to Drug Abuse – Huntington Herald Dispatch

Traumas can lead to drug abuse – Huntington Herald Dispatch

Traumas can lead to drug abuse
Huntington Herald Dispatch
HUNTINGTON — Nobody wakes up and says, "My goal is to get addicted to drugs or alcohol today," said Karen Yost, president and CEO of Prestera Center. Substance abuse is an… Continue reading

Fight Against Prescription Drug Abuse Leads to Rise in Heroin Use

Fight against prescription drug abuse leads to rise in heroin use
The crackdown has helped reduce the illegal use of some medications and raised … “I don’t think one thing has anything to do with the other,” said Rannazzisi, who emphasized that the move against prescription pills saved many lives.… Continue reading

Prescription Drug Abuse Can Lead to Rise in Heroin Addiction

Prescription Drug Abuse Can Lead to Rise in Heroin Addiction
She knows what these families suffer through. “My son is a drug addict,” said Marcuccio. “Seven years ago I woke up and said I can't do this anymore.” This group is Marcuccio's way of reaching out to other families to… Continue reading

'He Wasn't Better' — Friend Says Drug Abuse Led to Calgary Joyrider's Fatal

'He wasn't better' — friend says drug abuse led to Calgary joyrider's fatal
Jason Gary Roy was broke, in love and still trying to combat a longstanding crystal-meth addiction when police fired multiple shots into the stolen truck he was operating, killing him and bringing to an end a… Continue reading

Prescription Drug Abuse Community Forum/Workshop – Southern Maryland News Net

Prescription Drug Abuse Community Forum/Workshop – Southern Maryland News Net

Prescription Drug Abuse Community Forum/Workshop
Southern Maryland News Net
CAASA The local Prescription Drug Abuse Abatement Council will sponsor its 5th Awareness Forum/Workshop on the dangers of prescription medication abuse on Thursday, April 3rd at the College of Southern Maryland,… Continue reading

Action Family Counseling Helps Clergy Plan Drug Abuse Prevention Programs

Action Family Counseling Helps Clergy Plan Drug Abuse Prevention Programs
As a substance abuse counseling expert, I know the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration reported in 2012 that over 22.2 million persons aged 12 or older were classified with substance dependence or abuse. Overall, 17.7 million had …
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