Bay Ridge Pols Seek Legislative Action to Curb Drug Abuse
Bay Ridge pols seek legislative action to curb drug abuse
[rewrite]“Establishing a pilot program will help emergency personnel adapt to increasing incidents of heroin overdose and prescription drug abuse. But we can only address this issue if we remain vigilant about this increased drug usage." This year's state …[/rewrite]
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Tennessee bill OKs criminal charges for mothers' prenatal drug use
[rewrite]A bill to allow criminal assault charges against women whose infants suffer harm from their mothers' prenatal drug abuse may soon be on the books in Tennessee. House Bill 1295 now awaits a signature from Republican Gov. Bill Haslam. The measure …[/rewrite]
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Drug Addiction and Overdose Statistics in the 1960’s?
Question by Smlawson87: Drug addiction and overdose statistics in the 1960’s?
[rewrite]I am wondering where I could find stats related to drug addiction in the late 1960’s and into the 70’s. I am writing a paper on the “hippie counter culture,” and cant find any trustworthy sources.
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Answer by canada_winnipeg_woman
Since 1969, the first year Gallup asked about illegal drug use, Americans have grown increasingly more concerned about the effects of drugs on young people. For instance, in 1969, 48% of Americans told Gallup that drug use was a serious problem in their community. In 1986, a majority of Americans, 56%, said that the government spent “too little” money fighting drugs. By 1995, 31% said drug use was a “crisis” and an additional 63% said it was “a serious problem” for the nation as a whole.TAKE CARE ALWAYS………
Families of Opiate Overdose Victims on Mission to Educate
Families of opiate overdose victims on mission to educate
[rewrite]Burris went on, detailing how she hopes education can help remove the stigma of drug addiction felt by victims and their families. She's created a fund in her son's name designed to provide money to help families or individuals pay for the costs …[/rewrite]
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5 things to know about heroin use, getting help
[rewrite]The Partnership at Drugfree.org has a toll-free helpline — 1-855-378-4373 (DRUGFREE) — that offers assistance to families concerned about a teen's drug use or drinking. Trained specialists can help parents outline plans for prevention, intervention …[/rewrite]
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Maine Community Health Options – Helpful Team
Maine Community Health Options – Helpful Team — If you’re shopping for health coverage, you probably have questions. Maine Community Health Options is here to help. We can answer those questions and help y…
LePage ODs on absurdity
[rewrite]People who use opioids such as OxyContin, morphine or heroin and have experienced the side effects of naloxone — which can include intense headaches, nausea and vomiting — consistently say naloxone does not increase their drug use. In fact, the …[/rewrite]
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California Prisons Find 1 in 4 Inmates Used Drugs
California prisons find 1 in 4 inmates used drugs
[rewrite]More stringent penalties for drug use would increase prison safety and help inmates complete substance abuse treatment programs, the agency said. "We recognize a problem with the use of drugs in our population, and the culture that it creates, and we …[/rewrite]
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ACA Brings Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment to Millions
[rewrite]While the ACA now requires insurers selling plans on the online exchanges to offer substance abuse treatment and “mental health parity,” these changes may not translate into effective or immediate help for everyone. But the experts interviewed for this …[/rewrite]
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What Are the Dangers of Prescription Drug Abuse???
Question by knanreys: what are the dangers of prescription drug abuse???
[rewrite]directed to students and private health professionals???
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Answer by J. A. M.
You can die….
Answer by shawtnsweet77
damage to organs resulting in organ failure then death
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More needed to halt spread of drug abuse
[rewrite]The subject was prescription drug abuse and heroin addiction among our youths. The meeting was a good one. Two messages emerged from parents who have been through hell with their own kids: 1) Don't bury your head in the sand. This stuff is just as …[/rewrite]
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