War Against Prescription Drug Abuse May Have Fueled Heroin Use

War against prescription drug abuse may have fueled heroin use
Some in the field of drug addiction are saying the U.S. government’s fight against prescription drug abuse may be causing the rise in heroin use. The crack down on pill mills, and making prescription narcotics harder to access is fueling the switch to …
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Teen drug abuse becoming an epidemic, must be addressed
I’m mad as hell, and I intend to do something about it. For years, I have been witness to the increasing availability of drugs to teenagers in the U.S. I have gone on the air and in print calling for parents to be more aware of drug abuse …
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Jackson's heroin problem persists, fueled by prescription drug abuse
Relapse rates for drug addiction are similar to those for other chronic medical illnesses, such as diabetes, hypertension and asthma, which also have physiological and behavioral components. Treatment involves changing deeply embedded behaviors.
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Take Back Youth Aims to teach Parents, Teens about Drug Abuse
Addiction is a real issue here in our community, and unfortunately, much of it begins with teenage drug use. That's why the Alcohol and Other Drug Partnership is working to bring awareness to drug use among our youth. "I am a mother that helplessly …
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9 On Your Side Investigates: Drug abuse across the East
WASHINGTON, N.C. – Cities across our state are focused this week on fighting prescription drug abuse with Operation Medicine Drop. It's a growing problem in North Carolina experts say can quickly escalate into abuse of more dangerous street drugs and …
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