Prescription Drugs

Josh Brolin Reportedly Going to Rehab for ‘Substance Abuse’

Josh Brolin Reportedly Going To Rehab For ‘Substance Abuse’
Josh Brolin is apparently trying to live up to his promise to quit drinking: The Oscar-nominated actor reportedly checked himself into rehab recently in Northern California for substance abuse, Us Weekly reports. The 45-year-old “Gangster Squad … drug abuse – Bing… Continue reading

The Second Chance Act Helps Keep Ex-Inmates Out of Prison

The Second Chance Act helps keep ex-inmates out of prison
One dealt with his drug addiction; another helped him be a better parent. Mr Jackson … In June 2011 Bev Perdue, the governor of North Carolina, signed a law requiring all felons to receive at least nine months of supervision… Continue reading

Rep. Trey Radel of Florida to Take Leave of Absence After Guilty Plea to … – Washington Post

Rep. Trey Radel of Florida to take leave of absence after guilty plea to … – Washington Post


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Rep. Trey Radel of Florida to take leave of absence after guilty plea to
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On Wednesday, the 37-year-old lawmaker pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor drug-possession charge in… Continue reading

Persuasive Speech About Teen Drug Abuse

Persuasive Speech about Teen Drug abuse


 

ERs Touted to Screen Teen Misuse of Prescription Drugs
The study asked teens and young adults about their use of the prescription opioids fentanyl, oxycodone, hydrocodone, methadone, buprenorphine, and suboxone, and the sedatives Valium, Serepax, Ativan, Xanax, Librium, Rohypnol, and GHB, among others …… Continue reading

DA: Prescription Drug Monitoring Might Help Curb Devastating Effects of Abuse

DA: Prescription drug monitoring might help curb devastating effects of abuse
NORRISTOWN – A proposed statewide database to monitor the use and abuse of prescription drugs might help authorities curb the devastating effects “this modern plague” has on communities, according to one local law enforcer. “There are many strategies … Read… Continue reading

Fort Collins Mother Says Prescription Drug Abuse Killed Son – the Coloradoan

Fort Collins mother says prescription drug abuse killed son – The Coloradoan

Fort Collins mother says prescription drug abuse killed son
The Coloradoan
He took it to the pawn shop to get his drugs," Fosket said. Laurie Lovedale, a prescription drug abuse prevention program coordinator for Peer Assistance Services, works… Continue reading