Report: Many Factors Stoke Heroin, Opiate Addiction Crisis in New Jersey
Report: many factors stoke heroin, opiate addiction crisis in New Jersey
Spotty regulation, lack of education, irresponsible prescribing practices and barriers to treatment have enabled and exacerbated a crisis of heroin and opiate addiction among youth in New Jersey, according to an ambitious – and long-delayed – task …
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Myanmar Opium Fight Failing; Soldiers Shooting Up
Myanmar opium fight failing; soldiers shooting up
A volunteer at the center helps care for the child. Naw San said he is trying to overcome his addiction for her daughter's sake and that of his parents, who had once hoped he would go to theological school. "My younger brother died… Continue reading
Helpline Brings Hope to Adolescents in Rendon, TX Seeking Access to …
Helpline Brings Hope to Adolescents in Rendon, TX Seeking Access to …
New helpline in Rendon, TX can help teenagers with substance abuse issue find the help they need. LIGHTNING RELEASES (3/17/2014) – Admitting to a substance abuse problem is the first step toward recovery. The second step is to… Continue reading
Woman Helps Others Battle 'Insidious Addiction'
Woman helps others battle 'insidious addiction'
She said prescription drug abuse destroys families because the person battling the addiction only cares about one thing. “Unfortunately, you just don't recognize the person that they become, because all they care about is getting their pill and getting …
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Teen Drug Abuse Becoming an Epidemic, Must Be Addressed
Teen drug abuse becoming an epidemic, must be addressed
Some of the most commonly abused prescription drugs include pain killers … When I called the pharmacy board of the state, they agreed that there’s no mechanism of checks and balances when it comes to prescriptions filled over the phone …… Continue reading
Teen Drug Abuse Becoming an Epidemic, Must Be Addressed
Teen drug abuse becoming an epidemic, must be addressed
An even more disturbing trend is the rise of prescription drug abuse. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, prescription and over-the-counter medications are some of the most commonly abused drugs by high school seniors.
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