prescription drug

WVU Center for Black Culture & Research MLK Day Video Tribute to the CBC

WVU Center for Black Culture & Research MLK Day Video Tribute to the CBC — For more information about The Center for Black Culture & Research go to http://cbc.wvu.edu/ January 20, 2014 The Center for Black Culture & Research held th…


Handheld device can treat overdoses
[rewrite]Federal health regulators approved a drug overdose treatment device Thursday that experts say will provide a powerful, life-saving tool in the midst of a surging epidemic of prescription drug abuse. Similar to an EpiPen used to stop allergic reactions …[/rewrite]
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Will Requiring a Photo ID to Fill Prescriptions Help Cure Opiate Addiction?

Will requiring a photo ID to fill prescriptions help cure opiate addiction?
[rewrite]John Kasich's office explains that “addiction to prescription pain medications and their chemical lookalike, heroin, is on the rise” with nearly 45 percent of drug overdoses attributable to prescription drugs. Obviously, the government has to do …[/rewrite]
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Substance abuse forum comes to Collin College
[rewrite]The Collin County Substance Abuse Coalition will host a free community forum Saturday at the Collin College Spring Creek campus to discuss current drug trends, statistics and warning signs while providing prevention strategies for parents. “It gives …[/rewrite]
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Helpline in Endwell, NY Helps Teens Find Substance Abuse Information

Helpline in Endwell, NY Helps Teens Find Substance Abuse Information
[rewrite]LIGHTNING RELEASES (4/7/2014) – Many teenagers who struggle with a drug or alcohol addiction in Endwell, NY are often unaware of where to find reliable information about substance abuse and recovery. Now with the help of the Alcoholism Treatment …[/rewrite]
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Substance abuse programs planned
[rewrite]Douglas Petit with PATT will speak about raising teenagers, how substance abuse impacted his life, and how to deal with the subject as children grow older. Gift certificates will be available from Applebee's, Culver's, Pizza Hut, McDonald's, Taco Bell, …[/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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Does Anyone Know a Good Drug Treatment Program in Ohio?

Question by nan: Does anyone know a good drug treatment program in Ohio?
[rewrite]I have a close family member who is addicted to oxycontin and wants to enter rehab, I need to know if there are any good ones in Ohio.
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Answer by mozart
The Ohio Dept of Public Health will have information.
Also, you can post a question on www.SoberRecovery.com.
The front page has advertisements for oxycontin rehab, and they can point you to a clinic in Ohio.

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Looking for a Drug Rehab Center Around Central Florida for Heroin?

Question by Dyvan: Looking for a drug rehab center around central Florida for heroin?
[rewrite]I have been down a long dark road with my friend and his prescription drug use. We thought it was in the past, that he kicked the habit only to find out he has been shooting Heroin. Being a supported friend and tough love has not worked it is time for rehab. I am hopping someone out there has beat Heroin and can suggest a good rehab center. I don’t think a church based rehab center is a good match he is far from religious. We live in central Florida, but I am willing to travel to get him in a right facility.
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