Plan Aims to Curb Prescription Drug Abuse
Plan aims to curb prescription drug abuse
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DrxugSafe recommends the following steps to help curb prescription drug and heroin abuse. • Check your own medicine cabinet: Always lock up your prescription drugs and don't share them with others. • Dispose of old drugs: Local police agencies offer …
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Medication, support can help kick smoking
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Unfortunately, more than 85 percent of those who try to quit on their own relapse, most within a week, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (www.drugabuse.gov). Why is kicking the habit so difficult? “Nicotine is the No. 1 most-used …
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Program helps mothers kick addictions, win back children
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The program also works to help women overcome their addiction to any substance — from alcohol to prescription drugs — so substances don't affect unborn children. How the program helps addicted mothers. Beggs said she was aware of the case of the …
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New Developments in Medicine Can Help Keep Communities Safer
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These concerns, along with the cost of addiction, drug treatment and hazardous waste cleanup, are putting undue economic strain on communities as well as on federal, state and local governments. But luckily, there are steps everyone can take to help …
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Joseph Rojas talks about abuse, drugs, suicide and help. – Joseph Rojas from Seventh Day Slumber shares his powerful testimony. He was unpopular at school, a victim of abuse, a convicted felon, drug addict, and suicidal; Joseph cried out to Christ while on the brink of death.
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@BigBubble1970 I’ve concerns about the scale of drug abuse & crime which spins out from it. We need to help rehab, but be tough on dealers – by ndwebb (Nick Webb)
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Will #MeaningfulUse help prevent growing concerns over rising prescription drug abuse? http://t.co/HACwIGku – by harrygreenspun (Harry Greenspun, MD)
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RT @CaronTreatment: RT @CaronTreatment: …the aftermath can be equally damaging to #MentalWellness. If you know someone struggling with drug/alcohol abuse, … – by sldewey (Stephen L. Dewey)