Substance Use and Abuse: The Facts

Substance Use and Abuse: The Facts – This is my group’s research documentary for our ENGL106 class. Enjoy!

NRV pain doctor begins serving 33-month prison sentence

Filed under: illegal drug abuse

However, for every overdose death, prosecutors said, an estimated 4,600 other people are abusing prescription drugs. Prescription drug abuse “has evolved from a law enforcement problem to what we now think is a full-fledged public health crisis,” said … Read more on Roanoke Times

Pseudoephedrine prescription mandate will not solve meth problem

Filed under: illegal drug abuse

As a state legislator, I am no stranger to our area's illegal drug problem. I have seen meth abuse spread across the state and more recently have witnessed the increase in prescription drug and heroin abuse in nearly every community. The state … Read more on State Journal