prescription drug abuse

ARCW at Forefront of AIDS Battle

ARCW at forefront of AIDS battle
A more casual attitude toward the disease and a reduction in prevention funding present new threats at a time that medicine is tantalizingly close to eradication. HAART. Grace is one of a small handful of people who survived HIV during the decade …
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Special Report: Prescription Drug Abuse Part I

Special Report: Prescription Drug Abuse Part I
Methadone is a drug used to help people hooked on prescription drugs. It is also causing deaths in our region. From 2001 to 2005, Buncombe County had a total of 43 methadone deaths. The sheriff's office say methadone now causes more than twice… Continue reading

Teens Addicted to Prescription Drugs

Teens Addicted to Prescription Drugs — In this clip from the Hazelden video “Prescription Drug Abuse: A Prevention Video,” teens discuss their addictions to prescription drugs and over-the-counter…


Liza Horne: Oil is our heroin
Although Ford has finally come clean about his drinking and drug exploits, anti-oil protestors seem to… Continue reading

Chris Benoit on NBC’s Dateline!?

Question by j j: Chris Benoit on NBC’s Dateline!?
I just read at the http://www.WrestleHeat.com website that NBC is considering making a story on his and his family’s death!!

What do you think of this??

The full story is at: http://www.wrestlingfortitude.com/news/articles.php?Action=Full&NewsID=3078

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Answer by bretski
Let the benoit famly… Continue reading

New Study Finds High Prescription Drug Use in Teens

New study finds high prescription drug use in teens
A new study by the University of Michigan has found that one in 10 older teens and young adults have misused prescription painkillers and sedatives. The misuse included taking the drugs to get high, taking more than what was prescribed or… Continue reading

What Is a Sad Song About Losing Someone to Drug Addiction?

Question by kaitlin M: What is a sad song about losing someone to drug addiction?
specifically a teenager,
and prescription drug abuse.

also, does anyone know any, or where i could find any, sad stories about a friend providing pills to a friend that ended up killing them?

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Prescription Drug Abuse Hits Newborn Babies Hard

Prescription drug abuse hits newborn babies hard
The effects of NAS are in addition to the impact of the drug on the infant's development. The severity and duration of withdrawal depends on the drug involved. Symptoms include seizures, tremors, excessive high-pitched crying, hyperactivity and vomiting.
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Film Puts Spotlight on Vermont Prescription Drug Problem

Film puts spotlight on Vermont prescription drug problem
DUSTIN, A REAL person battling prescription drug addiction, is seen in the documentary film "The Hungry Heart," which will be screened to the public at three locations in Addison County next week. The film raises sobering truths about the increase of …… Continue reading

What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Addiction?

Question by Rowan: What are the signs and symptoms of addiction?
I’m looking for signs that can apply to any type addiction. I’ve tried to Google it but all I can find is for drug addictions. =/

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Answer by Britt
I think the most typical sign of addiction… Continue reading

Prescription Drug Abuse & Addiction: TakePart Live With Jacob Soboroff & Cara Santa Maria

Prescription Drug Abuse & Addiction: TakePart Live with Jacob Soboroff & Cara Santa Maria — Jacob Soboroff, Cara Santa Maria, Behind the Orange Curtain producer Natalie Costa, actor Mason Pryor and Dr. Matthew Torrington discuss prescription opioid …


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