prescription drug abuse

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

Polk Co. to Combat Prescription Drug Abuse – News Channel 7

Polk Co. To Combat Prescription Drug Abuse – News Channel 7

Polk Co. To Combat Prescription Drug Abuse
News Channel 7
COLUMBUS, N.C. – Polk County launched its local "Project Lazarus" effort Wednesday night to combat a rising prescription drug abuse problem. The sheriff's office reports a 300 percent increase… Continue reading

Intervention Help for Prescription Drug Addiction

Intervention Help for Prescription Drug Addiction — Intervention is the first step in getting your loved one with a Prescription Drug Addiction help, and should be followed with Detox and Rehab Programs.


Overdose deaths from prescription drug abuse skyrocketing in southwestern
Addiction to prescription pills — mainly to narcotic… Continue reading