substance abuse

Heroin Use at Historic Highs in Chicago Area

Heroin use at historic highs in Chicago area
Dr. Dan Lustig, head of clinical services at Chicago's Haymarket Center, an addiction treatment provider, emphasized the correlation between the lack of access to public treatment for heroin addiction, and the increased levels of crime and …
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Help for Violent Teen With Drug Abuse Issues?

Question by Jamie M: Help for violent teen with drug abuse issues?
What kind of help is there for a teen who has major violence issues along with a drug problem? He has threatened my mom and dad (he lives with grandparents, both parents passed away) with… Continue reading

Fighting Prescription Drug Abuse Among Wounded Soldiers Uneven, Report Says

Fighting prescription drug abuse among wounded soldiers uneven, report says
Even after a dozen years of war, top Pentagon health officials have yet to impose uniform standards on fighting prescription medication abuse among troops wounded in combat, according to a Defense Department inspector general’s report issued Friday.
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Fighting Prescription Drug Abuse Among Wounded Soldiers Uneven, Report Says

Fighting prescription drug abuse among wounded soldiers uneven, report says
Even after a dozen years of war, top Pentagon health officials have yet to impose uniform standards on fighting prescription medication abuse among troops wounded in combat, according to a Defense Department inspector general’s report issued Friday.
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Prescription Drug Abuse Task Force’s Top Target – Chillicothe Gazette

Prescription drug abuse task force’s top target – Chillicothe Gazette

Prescription drug abuse task force's top target
Chillicothe Gazette
CHILLICOTHE — A recently merged task force will target ways to fight prescription drug abuse before tackling additional substanceabuse problems in the community. The group, which consists of the… Continue reading

Feds Launch Tip Line for Prescription Drug Abuse in GA – WSPA.com

Feds Launch Tip Line For Prescription Drug Abuse In GA – WSPA.com

Feds Launch Tip Line For Prescription Drug Abuse In GA
WSPA.com
ATLANTA (AP) – Federal authorities are launching a prescription drug abuse tip line in Georgia to allow pharmacy industry professionals and members of the public to make… Continue reading