drug abuse

CMS Declares War on Prescription Drug Abuse in Medicare, Focus on Opioid, Acetaminophen Users

CMS Declares War on Prescription Drug Abuse in Medicare, Focus on Opioid, Acetaminophen Users
Jan. 9, 2014 – Prescription drug abuse, even in the Medicare Part D drug program, is a nationwide epidemic, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which has committed to take the problem seriously… Continue reading

In Annual Speech, Vermont Governor Shifts Focus to Drug Abuse

In Annual Speech, Vermont Governor Shifts Focus to Drug Abuse
“The Centers for Disease Control and most national experts agree there’s an epidemic of drug overdose deaths in America,” Dr. Harry L … especially problems with the rollout of its health care exchange. “We do have to tackle addiction …… Continue reading

In Annual Speech, Vermont Governor Shifts Focus to Drug Abuse

In Annual Speech, Vermont Governor Shifts Focus to Drug Abuse
MONTPELIER, Vt. — In a sign of how drastic the epidemic of drug addiction here has become, Gov. Peter Shumlin on Wednesday devoted his entire State of the State Message to what he said was “a full-blown heroin crisis” gripping… Continue reading

Teen Drug Use: 2013 Monitoring the Future Survey Results

Teen Drug Use: 2013 Monitoring The Future Survey Results
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) distinguished research scientist and University of Michigan at Ann Arbor Professor, Dr. Lloyd Johnston discusses 2013…


 

In Annual Speech, Vermont Governor Shifts Focus to Drug Abuse – New York Times

In Annual Speech, Vermont Governor Shifts Focus to Drug Abuse – New York Times


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In Annual Speech, Vermont Governor Shifts Focus to Drug Abuse
New York Times
Peter Shumlin, a Democrat, used his State of the State Message on Wednesday in Montpelier to encourage… Continue reading

North Nigeria's Biggest City Has Growing Drug Problem

North Nigeria's biggest city has growing drug problem
Kano (Nigeria) (AFP) – Drug abuse in northern Nigeria's largest city has been on the rise in recent years, with anti-narcotics officials and experts warning of serious social consequences if the problem is not tackled. Kano has the country's highest drug abuse… Continue reading