Posts Tagged ‘alcohol abuse’

100 Americans Die of Drug Overdoses Each Day. How Do We Stop That?

100 Americans die of drug overdoses each day. How do we stop that?
Fatal overdoses from opiate medications such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, and methadone have quadrupled since 1999, accounting for an estimated 16,651 deaths in 2010. … I'm also a trained clinician, and I've treated people for addiction. Last but …
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Drug war 'lacks courage' of alcohol abuse campaign
Dr Neil McKeganey, the director of the Centre for Drugs Misuse Research, told Scotland on Sunday that drugs were “overtaking” Scotland and that he did not understand why ministers were failing to treat the issue as seriously as they do harmful drinking …
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MP opens up about her drug addiction
Her "abiding regret" was the agony her parents were put through, however after returning home from travels overseas she sought the help of a methadone programme. "This New Zealand health-funded programme saved my life and I pay tribute to the nurses …
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Heroin’s Euphoric High Makes It Hard to Quit – ABC News (Blog)

Heroin’s Euphoric High Makes It Hard to Quit – ABC News (blog)

Heroin's Euphoric High Makes It Hard to Quit
ABC News (blog)
Heroin is also highly addictive, luring almost a quarter of those who use it into dependence, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Medications like methadone and buprenorphine, which activate the same brain receptors as heroin, can help 

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Stars’ herion overdoses shine light on what could be a fatal addiction – Las Cruces Sun-News

Stars' herion overdoses shine light on what could be a fatal addiction
Las Cruces Sun-News
Because of the alarming trends in heroin use and abuse, the National Institute on Drug Abuse is highlighting the dangers of the drug, and an alarming fact — prescription painkillers can be gateway drugs to heroin, according to some studies that show
Charleston-area heroin use trending upward?Charleston Post Courier

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Heroin’s Euphoric High Makes It Hard to Quit – 610kvnu

Heroin’s Euphoric High Makes It Hard to Quit – 610kvnu

Heroin's Euphoric High Makes It Hard to Quit
610kvnu
Heroin is also highly addictive, luring almost a quarter of those who use it into dependence, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Medications like methadone and buprenorphine, which activate the same brain receptors as heroin, can help 

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Drug war ‘lacks courage’ of alcohol abuse campaign – Scotsman


Scotsman

Drug war 'lacks courage' of alcohol abuse campaign
Scotsman
SCOTLAND'S growing drugs problem should be tackled with the same “courage and conviction” that the Scottish Government devotes to combating alcohol abuse, a leading expert has claimed. Dr Neil McKeganey, the …. Finance has been lacking in some areas

Drug Abuse Methadone – Google News

MP opens up about her drug addiction – Marlborough Express

Billboard Announces Toll-Free Hotline, 1-844-DOCS-DUI, for Public and Physicians to Report Drug and Alcohol-Impaired …

Billboard Announces Toll-Free Hotline, 1-844-DOCS-DUI, For Public And Physicians to Report Drug and Alcohol-Impaired …
OAKLAND, Calif., Jan. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Consumer Watchdog launched a billboard publicizing a new toll-free hotline, 1-844-DOCS-DUI, calling on the public and physicians to report suspected drug and alcohol abuse by doctors.  A woman harmed by her physician, who found out only later that the doctor had an alcohol abuse problem, called for transparency and reform. The billboard …
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It’s time to fight the rising tide of heroin and opiate use
The recent State of the State address by Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin sounded the alarm on the rampant opiate problem in his state. A crime and addiction researcher shares her thoughts on the status of opiate drug abuse today and what we can do to combat this problem.        
Drug Abuse Methadone – Yahoo News Search Results

Pedestrian Craig Bould Killed by Uninsured Driver on Hanley Road – Stoke Sentinel

Pedestrian Craig Bould killed by uninsured driver on Hanley road – Stoke Sentinel


Stoke Sentinel

Pedestrian Craig Bould killed by uninsured driver on Hanley road
Stoke Sentinel
Toxicology reports found evidence of heroin, cannabis and methadone in his blood. Mr Bould had a history of drug and alcohol abuse. Former partner Jill Evans, of Williamson Street, Tunstall, said: "He led a colourful lifestyle. But he was very well

Drug Abuse Methadone – Google News

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Planned Luxury Rehab for Red Hook Worries Locals

Planned luxury rehab for Red Hook worries locals
Powered by Inform. Locals are up in arms over a plan to open a high-end drug and alcohol abuse rehab center in Red Hook. … “You will probably never see these patients,” said Michael Mosberg, a principal of Urban Recovery House, who assured residents …
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