prescription drug abuse

Drug Dealer Explains Lure and Risk of Fentanyl Abuse

Drug dealer explains lure and risk of fentanyl abuse
A constant demand from drug addicts and steady access to prescriptions has made the illegal trade of powerful prescription opiates in the National Capital Region both widespread and profitable, according to an Ottawa-area drug dealer. drug abuse – Yahoo News Search… Continue reading

Experts Say Those Suffering From Addiction Face Walls Blocking Treatment

Experts say those suffering from addiction face walls blocking treatment
It was fear keeping Nikki from seeking treatment for a severe addiction to drugs. But it wasn't fear of the intense physical pain brought about by withdrawal, nor the loss of a job or family, as some might think. Rather,… Continue reading

MISSOULIAN EDITORIAL: Take Pledge: Stop Prescription Drug Abuse – the Missoulian

MISSOULIAN EDITORIAL: Take pledge: Stop prescription drug abuse – The Missoulian

MISSOULIAN EDITORIAL: Take pledge: Stop prescription drug abuse
The Missoulian
Earlier this year the Missoulian ran a series of stories titled “Prescription for Addiction.” In one of those stories, a local parent who saw two of her sons struggle… Continue reading

Feds Warn NY Families of Prescription Drug Abuse

Feds warn NY families of prescription drug abuse
Statistics show that after marijuana, prescription and over-the-counter medications account for most of the commonly abused drugs by the nation's youth. Over half of those who report nonmedical drug use say the drugs were given to them by a friend or … Read… Continue reading

Has Anyone Ever Taken Halcion or Know Anything About the Medication?

Question by newschicky: Has anyone ever taken Halcion or know anything about the medication?
I am having one wisdom tooth pulled sometime in the next couple of weeks. It is an upper tooth. (I am 35 years old.)The tooth is not impacted. It is broken and has decay. I will… Continue reading

F.D.A. Shift on Painkillers Was Years in the Making

F.D.A. Shift on Painkillers Was Years in the Making
The F.D.A.'s move to tighten restrictions for prescribing painkillers is a rare victory by lawmakers from states hard hit by prescription drug abuse over well-financed lobbyists for business and patient groups. drug abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

Report: N.H. 18-25… Continue reading