Ohio House Passes Bill to Prevent Drug Abuse in Youths
Ohio House Passes Bill To Prevent Drug Abuse In Youths
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Danielle Smoot, founder of Cole's Warriors, an organization aimed at preventing prescription drug abuse among teenagers, is very supportive of the bill, saying that she is very excited about the bill which she considers a step in the right direction to … Read more on New Carlisle News
2014 National Drug Facts Week Event: Blake H.S. Dance Performance, Shattering the Myths – Teen dance students are “Shattering the Myths” as they kick off the 2014 NDFW. These are student from Ms. D’Anna’s 3rd period dance class from James Hubert Blake High School in Silver Spring,…
Alcohol & Drug Rehab Chicago Launches Effort to Reduce Statistics on …
Alcohol & Drug Rehab Chicago Launches Effort to Reduce Statistics on …
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According to statistics from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 7.6 percent of 12th-graders used Adderall, 7.6 percent used Vicodin, 5.3 percent used tranquilizers, 4.8 percent used Hallucinogens, 4.5 percent used Sedatives, and 4.3 percent used … Read more on Virtual-Strategy Magazine (press release)
Philip Seymour Hoffman Death Could Point to RX Drug Abuse Link to Heroin
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Jason Wahler on Addiction: Philip Seymour Hoffman's Death 'Brought Me Right …
Jason Wahler on Addiction: Philip Seymour Hoffman's Death 'Brought Me Right …
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Wahler – who appeared on Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew in 2010 and has completed several stints in rehab – says the death of Hoffman at 46 serves as a reminder of his own, intense battle with substance abuse. "It brought me right back to those days of … Read more on People Magazine
PBSO/Drug Abuse Summit Panel 3 – Dec. 3, 2013- The Drug Abuse Summit was sponsored by the Hanley Center and Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and held at the Hanley Center in West Palm Beac…
Two of America's Biggest Drug Problems Are Intertwined
Two Of America's Biggest Drug Problems Are Intertwined
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Behind the recent uptick in heroin deaths is a spike in the number of Americans abusing another kind of drug: prescription painkillers, which Hoffman reportedly abused before his problem escalated to include heroin. Dozens of deaths in Pennsylvania, … Read more on Huffington Post
“Nope It Ain’t My Dope!” Denial! Rap Song Original Lyrics – Visit Dr. MIller’s web sites to learn more about his books. He has written both non-fiction, and also an enlightening fiction story, about drug abuse. In a t…
Ke$Ha 'Suffers From Bulimia and Isn't Seeking Alcohol Abuse Treatment', Says …
Ke$ ha 'suffers from bulimia and isn't seeking alcohol abuse treatment', says …
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But since then reports have emerged that the singer is also getting help for alcohol abuse – claims that her mother is now vehemently denying. Pebe Sebert has revealed that her daughter is at an eating disorder facility because she is suffering from … Read more on Daily Mail
Alcohol Abuse Help – There are some scary things in our world today, but none is more scary than an addiction to Alcohol.
Alpha Stories: Cocaine Addict’s Life Transformed
Alpha stories: Cocaine addict’s life transformed – Rob did Alpha as part of Cocaine Anonymous. This is his story. For more information about Alpha or to hear more stories of people’s experiences, visit our we…
Tips and Complaints Lead to Arrests of Two People in Huntington
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(WSAZ) — Anonymous tips and numerous complaints have led to the arrest of two people in Huntington. James Meade, 53, of Huntington, and 35-year-old Francis Ross of Chesapeake, Ohio, were arrested Tuesday after … Found inside the home was a small … Read more on WSAZ-TV
YDHWM 755 Help With Addiction 121012
YDHWM 755 Help with Addiction 121012 – Are you addicted to something? Maybe the program can help you! Here we are with Alex & James again! Let’s see how they’re doing. YDHWM is a daily, hour long …
A long wait for help: Addiction counselor shortage lengthens wait for treatment
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Ask Kenny Lamb how long he and his wife waited for substance abuse treatment, and he'll quickly give an exact answer: “33 days.” For the couple, that time was a bleak one. Not only had they lost their children, but also their home. “You don't get hope … Read more on In-Forum
Prescription Drugs Lead to Growing Problem of Infant Addiction
Prescription drugs lead to growing problem of infant addiction
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“That boils down to every hour a baby born in the United States is born with the signs and symptoms of opiate withdrawal, or roughly 13,539 babies per year,” said Jonathan Phillips, University Health Conway's assistant director of nursing. Neonatal … Read more on Monroe News Star
Renata Ford, Rob Ford's Wife, Discussed Concerns About Mayor's Drug Use …
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Methamphetamine Addiction and Methamphetamine Abuse
Methamphetamine Addiction and Methamphetamine Abuse – http://drugrehabcenter.com – Methamphetamine Addiction and Methamphetamine Abuse – Call our Toll-Free Recovery Hotline at 1-800-839-1682 and discover the bes…
Cher's Son Elijah Blue Allman Opens Up About Heroin Addiction: I Started Using …
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What followed was a long battle with addiction, which led to some "close calls" with mortality, he revealed in a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight. "I started with drugs around the same time that we all did, around 11," the now-37-year-old … Read more on Us Magazine
Why Are Benzodiazepines Abused?
Question by Sarah S: why are benzodiazepines abused?
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Answer by Buster Hymen
To get high.
Answer by silky1
This family of drugs accounts for five out of the 10 categories in the government’s list of most abused drugs in the United States. Between 10% and 15% of all Americans are taking them. Part of the reason that so many people are abusing benzodiazepines is that they account for about 33% of all prescription drugs. They are classified as Schedule IV substances, which means the government considers them more habit-forming than addictive.
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