Oxycodone is drug of choice for many addicts
According to a nationwide survey of opioid drug abusers currently in rehab facilities, the prescription painkiller oxycodone seems to be their drug of choice.
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Study: Most teens abusing painkillers aren’t trying to get high
A new study published in the Journal of Pain suggests that most teens who are addicted to prescription medications are trying to get relief from pain, not attempting to get high.
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Many non-surgical hospital patients receive narcotic prescriptions
A new study published in the Journal of Hospital Medicine found that 50 percent of non-surgery hospital patients are given painkillers, usually in very high doses.
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New study analyzes locations of drug poisoning deaths in the United States
Over the past few years, a large amount of anecdotal evidence has emerged suggesting that the number of drug-related poisonings in rural areas has rapidly increased.
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Study: Boys with body image issues may be prone to substance abuse
Teenage boys who spend a lot of time lifting weights and working their physique may be more likely to engage in risky behaviors like binge drinking and drug use, according to a new study published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics.
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Study: More teens abusing prescription drugs
Some of us may think of prescription drug abusers as being adults, but according to a new study published in the journal Pediatrics, teens are quickly becoming a large segment of this group.
Meth use on the rise in San Diego
According to a report recently released by the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), methamphetamine use in the area has risen to levels not seen since 2006.
Heroin becoming ‘drug of choice’ in Maine
Maine governor Paul LePage and Public Safety Commissioner John Morris recently met with police chiefs from around the state to discuss the drug abuse problem that is plaguing the region, reports the Maine Sunday Telegram.
Majority of U.S. teens say that they don’t drink
Most high school students seem to understand the danger that comes with underage drinking, according to the results of a new survey conducted by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).
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Study: Meth may jump start injection use
According to new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, teens who use crystal methamphetamine are at increased risk for injecting other drugs.
Number of drug-addicted babies growing in Tennessee
Recent data released by the Tennessee Department of Health reports a significant rise in the number of newborns addicted to drugs.
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Bath salts led to 23,000 ER visits in one year
The analysis, conducted by the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), found bath salts to be linked to nearly 23,000 emergency department visits in 2011.