Our View: In Tennessee, Drug Addiction Starts Early – the Tennessean
Our View: In Tennessee, drug addiction starts early – The Tennessean
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Our View: In Tennessee, drug addiction starts early
The Tennessean Yes, we've known for a long time that Tennessee has a drug-dependency problem far larger than that of most other states. But do we have to pass along our addiction to newborn babies? The state Department of Health is appropriately alarmed by the fact … More Drug Dependent Newborns Already Born This Year Than In All Of 2011 Tennessee sees spike in drug dependent newborns |
Alton Voss: Perfecting the “Spiral” – WZZM
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Alton Voss: Perfecting the "Spiral"
WZZM (WZZM) – According to a recent study on drug abuse, since the year 1990, the number of individuals who take prescription drugs illegally is believed to have risen by over 500%. The study went on to say that 95% of untreated addicts die of their addiction. |
Kansas vs. Missouri in debate over prescription drug abuse – KSHB
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Kansas vs. Missouri in debate over prescription drug abuse
KSHB The report found Missouri received a three out of 10 rating for possible indicators of promising strategies to help curb prescription drug abuse while Kansas was given a rating of four out of 10. Although the numbers don't appear to be that much … Addressing A Dangerous Epidemic: Abuse Of Painkillers And Other Prescription … Fatal drug overdoses rank high in Kentucky – as do efforts to combat problem Some States Better Prepared to Fight Prescription Drug Abuse |