Cory Monteith Overdose Spotlights Surge in Heroin Addiction and Death

Cory Monteith overdose spotlights surge in heroin addiction and death

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More recent statistics are available from regional experts around the country who track trends for the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). Recent increases in heroin problems were reported in at least 11 areas of the country, ranging from …
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Healthy Sheboygan County 2020 column: The importance of preventative health …

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According to the CDC, 75 percent of our health care dollars goes toward treating long-term illnesses such as diabetes and high blood pressure. … Preventing drug abuse and excessive alcohol consumption by avoiding binge drinking, using illegal drugs …
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Officials say tribal colleges shouldn't be judged by low grad rates

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Day said there are several reasons why tribal institutions often have lower rates, especially the history of how American Indians have been treated, and high rates of poverty, alcoholism and drug abuse. Those issues, combined with the experience of …
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Prescription drug abuse an American epidemic

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Many of the participants in my drug court sought treatment from the same physicians or clinics, and the lack of attention and responsible care that some doctors exhibited was a significant problem. The CDC reported that more women engaged in "doctor …
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