State Report Notes Growing Prescription Drug Abuse Problem

State Report Notes Growing Prescription Drug Abuse Problem

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One woman nearing the end of treatment at an Area Substance Abuse Council (ASAC) program in Cedar Rapids didn't find the statistics surprising. She said her reason for abusing prescription pain killers is the same reason a lot of drug addicts cite for …
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'Treatment protocols for drug use in Pakistan' launched

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… Chancellor, DUHS, Associate Professors of Psychiatry Prof RazaurRahman and Dr Ishaque Sarhandi including many experts involved in treatment of drug addiction besides officials of Narcotic Control Board and UNODC attended the Launching Ceremony.
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Task force organizes to tackle drugabuse problem

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At the first meeting of the new Port Jervis drug task force at Wickham Church, task force leader pastor Robin Martineau organized volunteers into committees with titles that included "legal," "spirituality," "education," "treatment," "resources …
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Addiction: Punishment is not the cure

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And there are professionals who deal in the field of substance abuse issues and treatment. Treatment is always an option. I've personally taken part in interventions to help people get the help they so desperately need. These interventions have had …
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