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Markey Calls for Expanded Treatment to Address Drug Abuse Crisis – WAMC

Markey Calls For Expanded Treatment To Address Drug Abuse Crisis – WAMC

Markey Calls For Expanded Treatment To Address Drug Abuse Crisis
WAMC
U.S. Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts is calling for a three pronged approach to the current drug abuse crisis that has produced an alarming spike in deaths… Continue reading →

Traumas Can Lead to Drug Abuse – Huntington Herald Dispatch

Traumas can lead to drug abuse – Huntington Herald Dispatch

Traumas can lead to drug abuse
Huntington Herald Dispatch
HUNTINGTON — Nobody wakes up and says, "My goal is to get addicted to drugs or alcohol today," said Karen Yost, president and CEO of Prestera Center. Substance abuse is an… Continue reading →

Fight Against Prescription Drug Abuse Leads to Rise in Heroin Use

Fight against prescription drug abuse leads to rise in heroin use
The crackdown has helped reduce the illegal use of some medications and raised … “I don’t think one thing has anything to do with the other,” said Rannazzisi, who emphasized that the move against prescription pills saved many lives.… Continue reading →

Prescription Drug Abuse Community Forum/Workshop – Southern Maryland News Net

Prescription Drug Abuse Community Forum/Workshop – Southern Maryland News Net

Prescription Drug Abuse Community Forum/Workshop
Southern Maryland News Net
CAASA The local Prescription Drug Abuse Abatement Council will sponsor its 5th Awareness Forum/Workshop on the dangers of prescription medication abuse on Thursday, April 3rd at the College of Southern Maryland,… Continue reading →

Fight Against Prescription Drug Abuse Leads to Rise in Heroin Use

Fight against prescription drug abuse leads to rise in heroin use
said the connection between prescription drugs and heroin “was not on the radar screen” during most of Obama’s first term and that he “didn’t do everything I should have” to raise awareness of the growing heroin problem. Now …… Continue reading →

Fight Against Prescription Drug Abuse Leads to Rise in Heroin Use

Fight against prescription drug abuse leads to rise in heroin use
said the connection between prescription drugs and heroin “was not on the radar screen” during most of Obama’s first term and that he “didn’t do everything I should have” to raise awareness of the growing heroin problem. Now …… Continue reading →