Heroin increasing its hold on Massachusetts communities
Massachusetts is the latest state to see an increase in overdoses, possibly due to a tainted batch of heroin.
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Maine Governor addresses issue of addicted babies in speech
In recent weeks, the country has been acutely focused of the issue of drug abuse. Maine Governor Paul LePage took the opportunity to address it in his State of the State speech.
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Heroin abuse often starts in the doctor’s office
Over the past year, we’ve heard a lot about the rise of heroin abuse.
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Demi Lovato criticizes Hollywood for glamorizing drug abuse
Few can deny that the entertainment industry has a conflicted relationship with the portrayal of substance abuse on screen and in popular music.
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Swimmer Ian Thorpe enters rehab
Australian Swimming star Ian Thorpe recently admitted himself to a rehabilitation facility.
Philip Seymour Hoffman dead of apparent drug overdose
Oscar-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead in his New York City apartment on February 2.
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Report: Heroin abuse at epidemic levels in South Florida
South Florida may be best known for great weather and sunny beaches, but according to a new report it’s also the home of an alarming number of heroin abusers.
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Macklemore opens up about substance abuse struggle
Macklemore opened up about how he almost didn’t have a career in music.
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‘Bad heroin’ linked to 22 deaths in Pennsylvania
Over the past week, a batch of heroin has killed at least 22 people in western Pennsylvania.
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Elizabeth Vargas opens up about her alcoholism
Elizabeth Vargas recently returned to television on the program “20/20” to discuss her substance abuse problem and recovery process.
Study: Parental drug use may pass to children
A new study suggests that children of parents who have used marijuana may be more likely to develop a drug addiction and/or engage in risky or compulsive behavior later in life.
Dennis Rodman enters rehab for alcoholism
Former NBA player Dennis Rodman recently checked into a rehabilitation facility, the athlete’s agent confirmed to the media.