Survey: Teens Using Synthetic Drugs Less Often
Survey: Teens using synthetic drugs less often
WASHINGTON (AP) – Fewer teens are trying fake marijuana known by such names as K2 and Spice, apparently getting the message that these cheap new drugs are highly dangerous, according to the government's annual survey on drug use. Synthetic … Read more on WGCL… Continue reading
Prominent Pain Doctor Investigated by DEA After Patient Deaths
Prominent pain doctor investigated by DEA after patient deaths
About three people die every hour in the United States after overdosing on prescription drugs, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; most of those deaths involve prescription opioids. Utah has one of the … "If you listen to… Continue reading
Wenstrup, Ward Visit Freedom Hall Recovery Center
Wenstrup, Ward visit Freedom Hall Recovery Center
Freedom Hall is a Faith-Based Recovery Center that provides inpatient rehabilitation treatment for those suffering from Drug/Alcohol Dependency that operates entirely on donations. The program focuses on Jesus Christ and centers on Christian teachings … Read more on The Pike County Daily
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Glenn Close Visiting Capitol Hill to Advocate for Mental Health Bill
Glenn Close visiting Capitol Hill to advocate for mental health bill
Glenn Close will join senators Wednesday in support of the Excellence in Mental Health Act, a measure co-sponsored by Sens. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) and Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) that is aimed at strengthening the nation's … The bill would put… Continue reading
Addiction Treatment Center Director Offers Advice for Helping Addicts
Addiction treatment center director offers advice for helping addicts
Further complicating the drug abuse picture can be mental health issues — a high percentage of young people in Hazelden treatment programs have accompanying mental health issues, Steinhagen said. “It's extremely difficult, maybe impossible, for a … Read more on Princeton… Continue reading
Louisville Businessman’s Pill Guard Touted as New Weapon Against Prescription … – the Courier-Journal
Louisville businessman’s Pill Guard touted as new weapon against prescription … – The Courier-Journal
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Louisville businessman's Pill Guard touted as new weapon against prescription … The Courier-Journal Roger Hayes, CEO of Pillguard, is marketing a new pill dispenser that is designed to reduce prescription drug abuse. The device can… Continue reading |