Maine Sees Rise in Heroin Use, Deaths

Maine sees rise in heroin use, deaths
Like elsewhere in the country, Maine saw the latest rise in heroin use following efforts by law enforcement officials and the medical community to clamp down on prescription drug abuse. McKinney says the surge has swamped the agency's resources …
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A look at heroin abuse in Mississippi
Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics officials say heroin is considered a minimal drug threat in Mississippi due to the low demand and high cost of the drug. Most heroin seizures result from interdiction stops destined for eastern states or low volume …
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Increase in heroin use hasn't yet reached SD
U.S. Attorney Brendan Johnson said South Dakota has dealt with its share of prescription drug abuse cases, and nationwide trends show a strong connection between prescription drug use and heroin use. "We know it's a significant problem in the U.S.," …
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Pasco C.y to Crack Down on Prescription Drug Abuse — Money has been approved to add 23 new employees to the Sheriff’s Department to help crack down on prescription drug abuse.

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