Overdose Deaths From Prescription Drug Abuse Skyrocketing in Southwestern Pennsylvania
Overdose deaths from prescription drug abuse skyrocketing in southwestern Pennsylvania
Prescription drug abuse is an epidemic in Pennsylvania, and legislators and law enforcement … In 2011, the most recent data available for research, drug overdose deaths in Allegheny County totaled 243, a rate of 20.5 per 100,000 residents.
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Overdose Deaths From Prescription Drug Abuse Skyrocketing in Southwestern Pennsylvania
Overdose deaths from prescription drug abuse skyrocketing in southwestern Pennsylvania
There’s just an idea that we don’t ever have to be uncomfortable, and I think that’s a major reason drugs are a problem.” Addiction to prescription pills — mainly to narcotic painkillers such as oxycodone, sold as Percocet and other… Continue reading
UTSA/UTHSCSA Awarded $900000 to Prevent Substance Abuse and HIV/AIDS …
UTSA/UTHSCSA awarded 0000 to prevent substance abuse and HIV/AIDS …
"We are trying to build a program that is culturally competent to address HIV/AIDS and substance abuse problems among 18-24 year olds in the greater San Antonio region," said Thankam Sunil, UTSA Professor of sociology, director of the UTSA Institute… Continue reading
Overdose Deaths From Prescription Drug Abuse Skyrocketing in Southwestern Pennsylvania
Overdose deaths from prescription drug abuse skyrocketing in southwestern Pennsylvania
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 level of …… Continue reading
Overdose Deaths From Prescription Drug Abuse Skyrocketing in Southwestern Pennsylvania
Overdose deaths from prescription drug abuse skyrocketing in southwestern Pennsylvania
Addiction to prescription pills — mainly to narcotic painkillers such as oxycodone, sold as Percocet and other brands, and hydrocodone, sold as Vicodin and other brands — has proven to be more deadly than some illegal drugs. According to the… Continue reading
Drugs and Alcohol Treatment Centers for Teenagers
Drugs and Alcohol Treatment Centers For Teenagers — Drugs and Alcohol Treatment Centers For Teenagers If you’re child is abusing drugs and/or alcohol than you need to help him by placing your child in the best…
New substance abuse treatment resources focus on teens
Resources to help parents, health care… Continue reading