drug abuse

DEA Turns to Texting to Fight Prescription Drug Abuse

DEA turns to texting to fight prescription drug abuse
A pharmacy tech that makes $ 12 an hour but drives a Mercedes. The Drug Enforcement Administration hopes activity like this will be reported to its new tip line. drug abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

White House drug policy adviser… Continue reading

Fighting Prescription Drug Abuse Among Wounded Soldiers Uneven, Report Says

Fighting prescription drug abuse among wounded soldiers uneven, report says
Even after a dozen years of war, top Pentagon health officials have yet to impose uniform standards on fighting prescription medication abuse among troops wounded in combat, according to a Defense Department inspector general’s report issued Friday. drug abuse –… Continue reading

Heroin Presence Increases in Area

Heroin presence increases in area
Lauer described seeing more patients who've turned to prostitution to support drug habits and how painkiller users can sell a single pill for $ 80 and do it to help with their incomes. He said there were two patients in the unit being treated for… Continue reading

Northfield Pediatrician Says Parents Should Be Aware of 'Sizzurp' Sweet Drink

Northfield pediatrician says parents should be aware of 'Sizzurp' sweet drink
To seek help, contact Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Treatment Referral Helpline at 1.800.662.HELP or find a local treatment center in Minnesota at www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov. • To learn more about the dangers of prescription drug abuse, … Read more… Continue reading

TIP411 Texts Can Fight Prescription Drug Abuse – WSBT-TV

TIP411 texts can fight prescription drug abuse – WSBT-TV


CNN
TIP411 texts can fight prescription drug abuse
WSBT-TV
And they hope pharmacy employees — or anyone, for that matter — will report such activity to its new prescription drug abuse tip line. The agency launched an initiative, TIP411, this week… Continue reading

Is the Brain on Drugs, or Are Drugs on the Brain?

Is The Brain On Drugs, Or Are Drugs On The Brain?
When it comes to substance abuse, she said that alcohol has always been a constant but there have been periods of time where meth has become a bigger issue. She said that substances don't discriminate – in …… Continue reading