drug abuse

Twin Cities Drug Abuse Expert Reacts to Hoffman’s Death

Twin Cities Drug Abuse Expert Reacts To Hoffman’s Death
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The news of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman’s untimely death sent a shock wave through social media Sunday — and re-opened the dialogue of drug abuse and addiction. Carol Falkowski is a drug and substance abuse …
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Dan Foster: One Act of Policy Can Help Ease Drug Problem

Dan Foster: One act of policy can help ease drug problem
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With all the recent happenings, it's easy to forget that West Virginia remains ground zero for substance abuse misery in America. There is no denying it — our state is the national leader in per capita… Continue reading

Task Force: Tackling Drug Abuse in Region a Group Effort – the Sun

Task force: Tackling drug abuse in region a group effort – The Sun

Task force: Tackling drug abuse in region a group effort
The Sun
LOWELL — Thirty-four days into the new year, Middlesex County has already seen 11 drug-related deaths. Lowell Health Director Frank Singleton believes only so… Continue reading

In SW Pa, Concern About Gains in Scrip Drug Abuse

In SW Pa, concern about gains in scrip drug abuse
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Prescription drug abuse is an epidemic in Pennsylvania, and legislators and law enforcement officials are scrambling to address the rapidly growing problem. “I think we’re in a culture in which everything gets fixed — there is no… Continue reading

Vt. Gov. Shumlin Talks Drug Intervention Program

Vt. Gov. Shumlin talks drug intervention program
Peter Shumlin and state officials rolled out a new program they hope will reduce costs for taxpayers and rehabilitate drug users in Rutland County. "Instead of treating this as a crime, let's treat it as the disease that it is and offer addicts… Continue reading

In SW Pa, Concern About Gains in Scrip Drug Abuse

In SW Pa, concern about gains in scrip drug abuse
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Prescription drug abuse is an epidemic in Pennsylvania, and legislators and law enforcement officials are scrambling to address the rapidly growing problem. “I think we’re in a culture in which everything gets fixed — there is no… Continue reading