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U.S. Attorney Takes Aim at Doctors Overprescribing Drugs

U.S. Attorney Takes Aim at Doctors Overprescribing Drugs
Other than dying from natural causes, accidental prescription drug overdoses are the number one cause of death in Clark County. In fact, more people died from accidental prescription overdoses in 2012 than homicides, suicides,
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Oakdale drug dealer sent to prison for man's fatal methadone overdose
Emily Frye sold methadone to Scandia man, who overdosed and died.
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Methadone, methamphetamine seized in Boyle County drug arrests
JUNCTION CITY – A Junction City couple were arrested for methadone trafficking Friday during a joint operation by Junction City officials and the Boyle County Sheriff’s Office.
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Health Department: Onondaga County has the highest rate of drug addicted infants in NYS
Doctors say the US has seen an incredible increase of infants born with addictions – with one infant born in the United States exhibiting the symptoms of drug withdrawal.
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Drug-Related Deaths Decline – Peoria Journal Star

Drug-related deaths decline – Peoria Journal Star

Drug-related deaths decline
Peoria Journal Star
The greatest decreases in drug deaths between the past two years came in fatalities from prescription drugs and, within that category, methadone — a drug dispensed under tight federal regulations to counter the effects of heroin withdrawal. Excluding 

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Drug-Related Deaths Decline – Peoria Journal Star

Drug-related deaths decline – Peoria Journal Star

Drug-related deaths decline
Peoria Journal Star
The greatest decreases in drug deaths between the past two years came in fatalities from prescription drugs and, within that category, methadone — a drug dispensed under tight federal regulations to counter the effects of heroin withdrawal. Excluding 

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Naloxone Can Reverse Opiate Overdose Symptoms, Save Lives – Taunton Daily Gazette

Naloxone can reverse opiate overdose symptoms, save lives – Taunton Daily Gazette

Naloxone can reverse opiate overdose symptoms, save lives
Taunton Daily Gazette
Malloch-Taylor, who spoke at a community forum on the heroin epidemic in Taunton on Monday, said that addiction is a lifelong struggle, but that the overdose-reversing drug naloxone — also known as Narcan — can save lives and can hopefully give drug

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Cleaveland: Heroin scourge is on the rise – Chattanooga Times Free Press


Chattanooga Times Free Press

Cleaveland: Heroin scourge is on the rise
Chattanooga Times Free Press
Use of shared needles may introduce the viruses of hepatitis B and C and HIV. Overdoses can be treated with naloxone, which can be life-saving if given promptly. Sustaining abstinence often requires prescription drugs such as methadone or buprenorphine

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Heroin Incidents Increasing – Beloit Daily News

Heroin incidents increasing – Beloit Daily News

Heroin incidents increasing
Beloit Daily News
Incidents involving heroin and related prescription drugs such as oxycodone, methadone, morphine and suboxone, are up in Beloit this year and police are relying on their confidential informants to help them crack down on the illegal drug use. “This

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New Allegan County veterans court helps offenders break from crime – HollandSentinel.com

New Allegan County veterans court helps offenders break from crime
HollandSentinel.com
The two initial participants in the Allegan County court are facing substance abuse issues — methadone and, for the second veteran, drunken driving. Both men, who are veterans of Middle East conflicts, pleaded guilty to their charges and were

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‘You’re playing with a loaded gun:’ NC heroin use on the rise – WRAL.com

Heroin Incidents Increasing

Heroin incidents increasing
Incidents involving heroin and related prescription drugs such as oxycodone, methadone, morphine and suboxone, are up in Beloit this year and police are relying on their confidential informants to help them crack down on the illegal drug use.
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Incidents involving heroin and related prescription drugs such as oxycodone, methadone, morphine and suboxone, are up in Beloit this year and police are relying on their confidential informants to help them crack down on the illegal drug use.
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