substance abuse

Heroin Scourge Cuts Across Cultural and Economic Barriers

Heroin scourge cuts across cultural and economic barriers
Although New Mexico has several short-term treatment facilities – including Albuquerque's Turquoise Lodge Adolescent Substance Abuse Unit, the state's only fully medically staffed program, which since it opened last summer has treated 100 youths from …
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The Jacksonville Bridge's Grand Opening Shows Off Its Ways to Help Recently

The Jacksonville Bridge's grand opening shows off its ways to help recently
Working under Department of Corrections contracts, Bridges of America has transition facilities, work-release centers and/or substance abuse treatment programs in Lake City, central and south Florida that have helped 10,000 inmates. Jacksonville had a …
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Citywide

Citywide — ‘Citywide’ is a 33 minute film made for the Citywide Drugs Crisis Campaign organisation. It describes Citywide’s work and the story behind the drugs crisis i…


One drugs death every four days in Northern Ireland, research shows
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Principal Details Medical Emergencies From Drug Abuse at Hilton Head High – Hilton Head Island Packet

Principal details medical emergencies from drug abuse at Hilton Head High – Hilton Head Island Packet

Principal details medical emergencies from drug abuse at Hilton Head High
Hilton Head Island Packet
Hilton Head Island High School staff and students listen to principal Amanda O'Nan speak during a meeting with the… Continue reading

Patient Comments: Teen Drug Abuse – Drug Types

Patient Comments: Teen Drug Abuse – Drug Types
Discuss the signs and symptoms of drug abuse in you, a friend, or relative. Patient Comments are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Never delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice from your physician or …
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Heroin Use Growing at Alarming Rate

Heroin use growing at alarming rate
Rigby has helped addicts through recovery for 17 years, but recently it was a member of her own family who needed treatment for a heroin addiction. "It's wicked. I'm just going to tell you, it's wicked," Rigby said. "It's an epidemic in our city,… Continue reading