Bill Aims at Studying Prescription Drug Abuse in High School and College Students

Bill aims at studying prescription drug abuse in high school and college students

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The purpose of the commission is to study the prevalence of the abuse among high school and college students and the effects of prescription drug abuse on students. The commission is also charged with developing effective strategies to reduce or … Read more on Port City Daily

Interview – A moment of pleasure can be a life time of pain – Brandi Klein – In this interview, Brandi talks with a former drug user who has seen first hand the effects drug abuse can have on one’s life. It is power message of hope an…

Editorial: Stigma shouldn't prevent drug research

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If drugs' abuse potential is higher than their medical usefulness, some will advocate banning the drugs in order to protect public health. Unfortunately, this often has the opposite effect – people continue to use the drugs recreationally, obtaining … Read more on UConn Daily Campus

State House News — Combo of drug abuse and mental illness creates challenge

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“At times, placement does become an issue because it can place a safety risk when you've got a substance abuse issue and stuff like that, it has an adverse effect on your mental health and your mental illness,” said Karen Coughlin, a registered nurse … Read more on Hingham Journal