heroin abuse

On the Road: Fighting Drug Abuse in NE Ohio

On the Road: Fighting Drug Abuse in NE Ohio — As part of Gov. Kasich’s State of the State Address, cabinet officials dispersed across NE Ohio to talk about how we’re working to make our state stronger.


McClain students hear from those who know
Those attending heard from Orman Hall,… Continue reading

Can Someone W/ History of Drug Abuse Still Get Prescription Drugs (NY)?

Question by kay: can someone w/ history of drug abuse still get prescription drugs (NY)?
In the state of New York, can someone with a medical history of hard drug abuse (cocaine, mdma, opiates, etc) receive prescriptions for medication treating their ADD ? what about pain medication? will the doctor… Continue reading

Drug Abuse

Drug abuse
It is Friday after noon in Canada and I’m taking my lunch sitting beside my colleagues having a casual read of my favourite Greater Kashmir. The moment I turned the cover page and got a glance on the news item,” campaign against drug abuse …
drug abuse –… Continue reading

Healthy Sheboygan County 2020 Column: Safe Disposal of Medications Helps Combat Prescription Drug Abuse

Healthy Sheboygan County 2020 column: Safe disposal of medications helps combat prescription drug abuse
Prescription drug abuse has become a concern nationally and in Sheboygan County. It is a community problem that affects all of us. You may be aware of the recent news regarding the heroin epidemic which is… Continue reading

Doctor Testifies on Behalf of Heroin-Addicted Burglary Suspect Trying to Use Drug Abuse in Insanity Defense

Doctor testifies on behalf of heroin-addicted burglary suspect trying to use drug abuse in insanity defense
Jefferson Siegel/New York Daily News Dr. Nicholas Kardaras, above, testified Monday in Manhattan Supreme Court to say heroin abuse should be used as part of insanity defense. Longtime smack addicts can have brain damage… Continue reading

Treating Drug Abuse as a Disease, Not a Crime

Treating Drug Abuse as a Disease, Not a Crime
In a survey released today by the Pew Research Center, 87 percent of people characterized drug abuse is either a “crisis” or a “serious problem” in the U.S. That number hasn’t changed much in nearly twenty years. What has changed is… Continue reading