SUNDAY EXTRA: Prescription Drug Abuse Persists in Area Counties

SUNDAY EXTRA: Prescription drug abuse persists in area counties
However, even with aggressive laws on dispensing prescription drugs, the Trust said Oklahoma had the fifth-highest drug overdose mortality rate in the United States. Using statistics from 2010, it said Oklahoma had a mortality rate of 19.4 deaths per … Read more on Muskogee Daily Phoenix

Commission brings community together to fight crime
Johanson shared information about the influence drug addiction has on crime rates. He said he agrees with the sentiment that substance abuse today is the largest contributor to crime in the United States. “They are committing a crime to get what they … Read more on Coon Rapids Herald

Pa.'s pill problem: More doses have meant more addictions, and more overdoses
This, combined with the a few direct instructions from the opioid-addled brain, combine to slow the heart rate down. … These drugs are designed to confuse the brain, so you probably won't know what's happening, or be able to explain it to someone else. Read more on Patriot-News

Opiate addiction support group coming to Cape
What: Learn to Cope, a statewide support group for parents and family members dealing with a loved one addicted to heroin, OxyContin and other drugs. When: Meetings will be held every Tuesday evening, beginning Tuesday, at 7 p.m. in the … The DPH … Read more on Capecodonline

Dramatic Increase in Senior Drug Addiction
Treatment centers are seeing more older drug addicts. Aging baby boomers coupled with an economic downturn are part of the reason why. (May 18)