Drug Prescriptions to Treat Alcohol Dependency Increased by 75%

Published June 2, 2013

Drug prescriptions to treat alcohol dependency increased by 75%

Filed under: prescription drug addiction treatment

Dr Nick Sheron, Royal College of Physicians advisor on alcohol, said “The rise in prescriptions of drugs to treat alcohol dependency is indicative of the huge strain alcohol abuse puts on our society.” “The rise in alcohol addiction is being driven by …
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Prescription abuse grows on UM campus, tracking general population

Filed under: prescription drug addiction treatment

Thursday: One family's story of prescription drug abuse, and its fatal consequences. Friday: Pharmacists are often the first line of defense against prescription drug abuse. Saturday: What are the options for addiction treatment in Missoula? Where are …
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Dotter: You can help fight back against drug dealers (column)

Filed under: prescription drug addiction treatment

Ensuring that adequate resources (both people and funding) are available for prevention, treatment and enforcement is critical to push back this threat that does not discriminate based on age, race, or income level. Addiction is an equal opportunity …
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