Philip Seymour Hoffman's Death Highlights Heroin Addiction in US
Philip Seymour Hoffman's death highlights heroin addiction in US
[rewrite]Cory Monteith, star of "Glee," also died of a heroin overdose, and Heath Ledger died in 2008 of prescription drug abuse — including opiate painkillers. Yet, the problem isn't just in Hollywood. … "Heroin is changing the landscape to this country …[/rewrite]
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Philip Seymour Hoffman death update: 4 arrested in connection with drugs in …
[rewrite]They also found used syringes, prescription drugs and empty bags that authorities suspect are used to hold heroin, the sources said. Preliminary tests Tuesday showed the heroin recovered … Fentanyl is a powerful narcotic used to treat cancer patients …[/rewrite]
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Teen Addicts in Edinburg, TX Receive Help From New Addiction Helpline
Teen Addicts in Edinburg, TX Receive Help from New Addiction Helpline
[rewrite]When teens begin to become dependent on illegal drugs, alcohol, or prescription medications, it is time for them to seek help for substance abuse before it is too late. The new Edinburg Drug Rehab and Detox Helpline has been established to help teens …[/rewrite]
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New Maplewood Drug Rehab and Detox Helpline Aids Search for Substance …
[rewrite]Drug and alcohol addiction is a serious problem throughout New Jersey. Many people of Maplewood,NJ live with the nightmare of substance abuse on a daily basis. Unfortunately, many teenagers with addiction issues are unaware of where to find help for …[/rewrite]
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Curb on Seniors' Drugs Protested
Curb on seniors' drugs protested
[rewrite]WASHINGTON — New rules proposed by the Obama administration to limit the array of antidepressants and other prescription drugs currently available to millions of seniors have set off an intense round of lobbying by patient advocates clamoring to …[/rewrite]
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New Generation Rx Online Game Teaches Teens about Prescription Drug Abuse
[rewrite]DUBLIN, Ohio, Jan. 15, 2014 — /PRNewswire/ — In its newest educational program, the Generation Rx Initiative mixes online learning with video games to promote learning about the dangers of prescription drug misuse and abuse.[/rewrite]
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Darryl Strawberry Defends a-Rod on Eve of Opening Central Florida Rehab Clinic
Darryl Strawberry defends A-Rod on eve of opening Central Florida rehab clinic
[rewrite]"You can get addicted to steroids just like any other drug" says Strawberry, who will be in Central Florida on Friday for the grand opening of his new drug recovery and rehab center in St. Cloud. "A drug is a drug, and it's unfortunate drugs have been …[/rewrite]
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The Florida House Detox Alumni Continue Giving Back With Helping The Fruitful …
[rewrite]Created with the individual in mind, the Florida House Detox Center brings over 10 years experience in treating alcohol, heroin, opiate pain pill and prescription medication withdrawal, providing an “upscale atmosphere” in a relaxed setting for healing …[/rewrite]
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Leading Health Indicators Webinar: Substance Abuse (Part 1 of 6)
Leading Health Indicators Webinar: Substance Abuse (Part 1 of 6) — Dr. Don Wright, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, provides an overview of the Healthy People 2020 leading health indica…
Hassan will speak at substance abuse conference at Pinkerton
[rewrite]Pfeifer said substance abuse professionals are seeing an increase in the abuse of prescription medications, such as pain killers, along with heroin use. He said there has been a significant increase in heroin use by people in the age range of 18 to 25 …[/rewrite]
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Eye to Eye With Katie Couric: Rx Drug Abuse (CBS News)
Eye To Eye With Katie Couric: Rx Drug Abuse (CBS News) — Only On The Web”: In the war on drugs the abuse of prescription medication among teens is up. Steve Pasierb of Partnership for a Drug-Free America has more o…
Teen athletes prone to drink, less likely to use drugs
[rewrite]Participating in sports may have many benefits, but it also raises the chances adolescents will abuse alcohol, according to a new review of the evidence by Canadian researchers. They analyzed 17 past studies and also found most showed that kids who …[/rewrite]
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