Teens, Communities and Scientific Experts Team Up for NIDA’s National Drug Facts Week
Teens, Communities and Scientific Experts Team Up for NIDA’s National Drug Facts Week — NIDA Director Dr. Nora D. Volkow discusses drug use and trends among today’s teens, what parents should know, and how National Drug Facts Week can help infor…
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Drop Off Combats Prescription Drug Abuse
Drop off combats prescription drug abuse — Drop off combats prescription drug abuse.
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Teen Prescription Drug Abuse
Teen Prescription Drug Abuse — According to a recent study, 10% of high school seniors use prescription painkillers like vicodin and oxycontin. Source: Drugs.com www.thereallifesurvivalgui…
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Legislation Would Legalize Marijuana for Medical Conditions
Legislation would legalize marijuana for medical conditions
According to the Freedom Is Green website (www.freedomisgreen.com,) Shafer was chosen by then-President Richard M. Nixon to direct The National Commission on Marihuana and Drug Abuse. According to the FIG group, the … the substance for medical …
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Avelonne Would Create State Office to Address Addiction, Treatment
Avelonne would create state office to address addiction, treatment
Avellone, a biotechnology executive, said it would be the goal of his administration, if elected, to reduce the stigma around substance abuse and make treatment available to anyone with a need. "Substance abuse is a rapidly growing problem in our… Continue reading
Prescription Drug Abuse, Addiction, and Detoxing
Prescription Drug Abuse, Addiction, and Detoxing — Opiate abuse and addiction can have serious effects. As this video explains, some people have a biological predisposition to prescription painkiller addictio…
Avera Medical Minute AMcK: Prescription drug abuse on the rise
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Program Helps MT Nurses Battling Prescription Drug Abuse
Program helps MT nurses battling prescription drug abuse
HELENA – Prescription drug abuse in Montana affects all walks of life – including medical professionals. But more and more nurses are getting help through the Montana Nurses Assistance Program. Prescription pill addiction is a growing problem in …
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Is There an Online Support Group for People With a Family Member That Is Struggling With Drug Addiction?
Question by fake_blonde: Is there an online support group for people with a family member that is struggling with drug addiction?
I have a loved one with a substance abuse problem and it has taken its toll on me emotionally over the years. I was wondering if there was a… Continue reading
Do You Use ADD Prescription Drugs to Help You Get Through Schoolwork? (College Students)?
Question by x1day_dreamer6x: Do you use ADD prescription drugs to help you get through schoolwork? (College Students)?
Do you use ADD prescription drugs to help you get through schoolwork? (College Students)?
If Yes, why?
If No, then what do you use?
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Jack Conway: Settlement Against Drug Firms Must Fund Ky. Drug Treatment
Jack Conway: Settlement against drug firms must fund Ky. drug treatment
When I was elected your attorney general six years ago, I made stopping prescription drug abuse one of my top priorities. I created Kentucky's first statewide prescription drug task force and helped craft landmark legislation that has shut down… Continue reading