OAS Chief Calls for “Long-Awaited” Debate on Drug Policy

Published May 25, 2013

OAS Chief Calls for “Long-Awaited” Debate on Drug Policy

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This relates to the violence associated with drug trafficking as seen along the U.S.- Mexico border, as well as an increased prevalence of drug use and growing demand for health care services to treat addictions. While acknowledging shortcomings in the … Read more on Inter Press Service

Mental disorders increasing among US children

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The estimated total annual cost of mental disorders in the United States is $ 247 billion. This cost includes health care, use of special education services, juvenile justice, and decreased productivity. Accordingly, mental disorders were the most … Read more on World Socialist Web Site

Drug abuse issues focus of Manchin's visit to Pineville

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Raleigh County Sheriff Steve Tanner noted there are two doctors in southern West Virginia who prescribe more OxyContin than any others in the United States. He said the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has the authority to stop this, but they … Read more on Beckley Register-Herald