1 in 7 College Students Abuse 'Smart Drugs' to Improve Concentration, Grades
... In 7 College Students Abuse 'Smart Drugs' To Improve Concentration, Grades These two stimulants are often prescribed to treat individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), with the purpose of inducing a calm and focused effect in patients, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. But for… Continue reading
Youth Drug Abuse Declines
... Results Boys and Girls Club of Fremont County to live-stream statewide discussion on prescription drug abuse among youth The Boys and Girls Club of Fremont County will host a live-streaming of a town hall event from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Boys & Girls Club of… Continue reading
Dr. Wilson Compton Named Deputy Director, National Institute on Drug Abuse
... Wilson Compton named Deputy Director, National Institute on Drug Abuse has been appointed the Deputy Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA,) part of the National Institutes of Health. The announcement was made today by the Institute Director, Dr. Nora Volkow. Dr. Compton has served as the… Continue reading
Udall Takes on Prescription Drug Abuse
... Medicine Disposal Locations Available Throughout the Country FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — On November 9, 2013 the 4th Annual American Medicine Chest Challenge (AMCC) — a national public health initiative to raise awareness about the… drug abuse – Yahoo News Search Results News & Events Wilson… Continue reading
Families Challenged to Tackle Prescription Drug Abuse Across US
... Challenged to Tackle Prescription Drug Abuse Across US FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — On November 9, 2013 the 4 th Annual American Medicine Chest Challenge (AMCC) — a national public health initiative to raise awareness about the dangers of prescription drug abuse and … drug abuse… Continue reading