Event to Help Combat Prescription Drug Epidemic
Event to help combat prescription drug epidemic
Thousands of Ohioans have lost everything to prescription drug abuse. In the last decade, nearly 5,000 residents have died from prescription overdoses, and many others have become addicted to painkillers and other prescription pills. Local residents can help combat the prescription drug epidemic… Continue reading
Montana Meth Project Launches Prescription Drug Abuse Campaign – the Missoulian
Montana Meth Project launches prescription drug abuse campaign – The Missoulian
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Montana Meth Project launches prescription drug abuse campaign The Missoulian By applying successful strategies used by the Meth Project to connect with teens and their families, leaders of the new effort hope to raise awareness, start conversations and… Continue reading |
Prescription Drug Abuse: The New Killer on the Block
Prescription Drug Abuse: The New Killer on the Block
Every 14 minutes a person dies of a drug overdose in the United States. This means more than 35,000 deaths every year, exceeding motor vehicle crashes, homicides and suicides! The director of the White House Office of National Drug Control …… Continue reading
The Prevent Defense: 6 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer
The Prevent Defense: 6 ways to reduce your risk of breast cancer
Among the evidence, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill researchers found that two hours of daily physical activity (from working out as well as activities like household chores), reduced women's odds of breast cancer by a notable 30… Continue reading
Mises Explains the Drug War
Mises Explains the Drug War
The war on drugs is a failure. It has failed to prevent drug abuse. It has failed to keep drugs away from teenagers. It has failed to reduce the demand for drugs. It has failed to stop the violence associated with drug trafficking. It has… Continue reading
ASA Launches Opioid Overdose Resuscitation Card to Help People Who Abuse Prescription Drugs
ASA launches Opioid Overdose Resuscitation card to help people who abuse prescription drugs
In response to the prescription drug abuse epidemic in the United States, the American Society of Anesthesiologists is collaborating with the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy to respond to the problem, educate the public… Continue reading