Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway announced that $32 million recovered in settlements from pharmaceutical companies would be used to fund substance abuse treatment programs.
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Between 2011 and 2012, the number of heroin-related deaths in Carroll County, Maryland, jumped from two to 13.
It’s not uncommon to hear of certain doctors to be referred to as “drug dealers.” While this label is not true for the vast majority of physicians, there are a few who have abused their prescription writing privileges to the detriment of their patients.
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Early on Christmas morning, Cedar Hill, Texas, mayor Rob Franke received news that no parent wants to hear.
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Chiara de Blasio, daughter of newly-elected New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, recently discussed her battle with mental illness and addiction in a YouTube video posted on December 24.
Daughter of incoming NYC mayor opens up about drug abuse in video Read More »
While you entertain and enjoy the company of family and friends, you’re probably not thinking about prescription drug abuse.
Be on the lookout for substance abuse during New Year’s festivities Read More »
While you entertain and enjoy the company of family and friends, you’re probably not thinking about prescription drug abuse.
Social drug abuse during your New Year’s festivities: Be on the lookout Read More »
Tramadol, an opioid-based painkiller, is not currently regulated by the FDA.
Tramadol, a Narcotic Painkiller, Escapes Regulation Read More »
For her Girl Scout Gold Award Project, a high school sophomore chose to have a permanent prescription drug disposal box installed in her hometown.
Girl scout fights prescription drug abuse in her community Read More »
Many families of heroin abusers are surprised to find out the root of their loved one’s addiction: at home, in the medicine cabinet.
The road to heroin addiction often starts at home Read More »
In response to the rapid increase in heroin overdoses over the last year, Kentucky lawmakers announced that they would propose legislation in the next session to provide more treatment for addicts and impose tougher penalties for high-level traffickers.
Proposed Kentucky law seeks to curb heroin abuse Read More »
A new survey conducted by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) shows that while teens are saying no to most drugs, their use of marijuana seems to be on the rise.
Survey: Teens reject most drugs, but still smoking marijuana Read More »
