Rx for Danger: Oxycodone Crackdown Drives Addicts to Other Drugs
Rx for Danger: Oxycodone crackdown drives addicts to other drugs
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For years, oxycodone reigned as the prescription drug of choice for dealers and abusers in Florida. The painkiller was so widely prescribed in the Sunshine State that just two years ago, 90 of the top 100 oxycodone-buying physicians in the nation were …
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Drug Addiction: AFGHANISTAN: Drug Addiction – a Growing Burden – IRIN
AFGHANISTAN: Drug addiction – a growing burden – IRIN
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KABUL, 21 April 2010 (IRIN) – Afghanistan’s production of opiates and hashish is increasingly hurting its own people as well as damaging the health of millions across the world, officials and experts warn. Over the past five years the number of drug …
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Hospital: Rise in Babies Born Drug–addicted
Hospital: Rise in babies born drug–addicted
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The drugs that are responsible vary, although the number caused by prescription medication and buprenorphine — a drug used as a painkiller or to treat opiate addiction — jumped in 2009-2010. Other studies have shown a similar increase in the number …
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Supporters Nervous as Deadline Nears on Prescription Drug Bill
Supporters nervous as deadline nears on prescription drug bill
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The legislation has been approved by the state Senate twice, House lawmakers say they're eager to vote on it and advocates for families dealing with addiction say it will save lives. But a bill aimed at curbing prescription drug abuse has been stalled …
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Ask Amy: Drug Addiction Tests Friendship
Ask Amy: Drug addiction tests friendship
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Over the past few years I have struggled with minor prescription drug abuse. Most of my friends are in jail, and the ones who aren't are full-blown addicts. My best friend (whom I consider my brother) has an amazing heart and will do anything for me …
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Drug Addiction: Former NFL Player John Corker Beats Drug Addiction – United Press International
Former NFL player John Corker beats drug addiction – United Press International
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FORT WORTH, Texas, July 18 (UPI) — Former NFL linebacker John Corker has overcome a cocaine addiction and now works as a Fort Worth, Texas, city bus driver and a Salvation Army volunteer. Corker, 53, overcame a cocaine addiction he acquired …
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