Prescription Drugs

Dentists Also Are Target for Drug Scams

Dentists also are target for drug scams

Filed under: drug addiction articles

Follow the continuing special report on prescription-drug abuse, including stories, videos and photos at www.courier-journal.com/drugabuse. More. Police believe Michael Osswald had a good con going for a while: He would visit a dentist, complain of …
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OUR OPINION: Drug Abuse Not Just a Problem of Law Enforcement

OUR OPINION: Drug abuse not just a problem of law enforcement

Filed under: drug addiction treatment

The same thing has been happening in Maine, where state officials say opiate addiction is increasing even as successful steps have been employed against prescription drug abuse. This is the danger of treating drug… Continue reading →

I Need Information on Weather Drug Addiction Is Inherieted or Is It Learned Behavior & the Difference Between?

Question by pookie: I need information on weather drug addiction is inherieted or is it learned behavior & the difference between?
Im doing a study on drug addiction and need to know whether it is inherited or passed down from generation to generation or do you learn to use… Continue reading →

I’m Seeking a Quality Alcoholic Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Located in a Good Area of Las Vegas.?

Question by Michelle: I’m seeking a quality alcoholic inpatient rehabilitation facility located in a good area of Las Vegas.?
I’m looking to get my mom into a rehab in Las Vegas. Does anybody know of a good inpatient rehab center within the $ 600-$ 1000 per month price range?… Continue reading →

Substance–abuse Counselor Charged With Murder

Substance–abuse counselor charged with murder

Filed under: drug abuse

The substance-abuse counselor accused of killing a Torrance man while driving drunk was charged with murder and faces life in prison if convicted, prosecutors said. Sherri Wilkins, 51, appeared in court Tuesday but postponed her arraignment until next …… Continue reading →

Prescription Drug Abuse on the Rise

Prescription drug abuse on the rise

Filed under: drug abuse statistics

“The two go together, people will use heroin and if you use heroin, you use Oxycontin to take the sick off or whatever, it has the same types of effects. As get heroin off the streets slowly we'll start… Continue reading →