Prescription Drugs

Senate Bill Aims to Expand Drug-Abuse Treatment

Senate bill aims to expand drug-abuse treatment
A little-publicized bill now in the state Senate’s insurance committee would drastically expand treatment options for heroin and opioid pill addicts — and potentially reshape the landscape of drug rehabilitation in New York, experts say.
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High-Powered Alliance to Tackle Prescription-Drug Abuse

High-Powered Alliance to Tackle Prescription-Drug Abuse
Prescription-drug abuse has been classified as an epidemic by the Centers … The first focus is on improving the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program, which varies a great deal from state to state. The Alliance sent a letter to the National …
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Alcoholics & Drug Addicts Welcome?

Question by tazman: alcoholics & drug addicts welcome?
I have been a non-practicing alci for 1 1/2 years.I spent 30 days in rehab up in rockford il. were there was a very diverse mix of alci’s & addicts & I’ve been to both A.A. & N.A meetings.they seem to be… Continue reading

Heroin, Drug Abuse Topic of Attorney General Forum

Heroin, drug abuse topic of attorney general forum
Although the board provides money for services like detoxification, residential and outpatient programs, there’s still a four to … to eight babies a day who are withdrawing from maternal drug abuse, some worse than others. Since 2007, she said, ”each …
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METHADONE CLINICS! They Are Popping Up All Over the US! They Are Ruining Young People Everywhere! Agree?

Question by Big Lance!: METHADONE CLINICS! they are popping up all over the US! they are ruining young people everywhere! Agree?
or do you disagree and why? i have seen 3 methadone clinics in the greater cincinnati ohio area pop up and between them they have 12 thousand patients! why… Continue reading

Heroin, Drug Abuse Topic of Attorney General Forum

Heroin, drug abuse topic of attorney general forum
Heroin in Ohio is ”about as easy to get as pizza,” said Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, whose office is trying to get in front of the the killer drug, in part, by crossing the state to speak with people about their… Continue reading