Britney Spears Accused of Drug Addiction
Britney Spears accused of drug addiction
Filed under: drug addiction news 2008
According to her manager's claims, the singer's famous head-shaving and car-smashing antics were a result of her drug addiction. He also claimed that the singer was hooked on prescription drugs, downing up to 30 a day, which led to her meltdown in 2007.
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Palmer Drug Abuse Program Asks Community for Help
Palmer Drug Abuse Program Asks Community for Help
Filed under: drug addiction help free
The Palmer Drug Abuse Program, or PDAP, is asking the community to help keep teens drug and alcohol free. The organization is finishing its annual fund drive, and they are looking for support from donors. The nonprofit offers full-time counseling …
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Alcohol Enemas Get Fraternity Banned From University
Alcohol enemas get fraternity banned from university
Filed under: Drug Abuse Colorado Springs
James E. Lange, who coordinates alcohol and drug abuse prevention strategies at San Diego State University, said alcohol enemas aren't a common occurrence on campuses, though normal consumption still contributes to hundreds of student deaths …
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Substance Abuse Among US Military Declared a Public Health Crisis
Substance abuse among US military declared a public health crisis
Filed under: drug addiction news 2008
An IOM report says nearly half of active duty personnel reported binge drinking in the previous month in 2008, and 11% misused prescription medication. By Christine S. Moyer, … The IOM also recommends that physicians check local prescription drug …
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Combating Prescription Drug Abuse
Combating prescription drug abuse
Filed under: drug addiction newspaper articles
It could not survive his addiction to prescription drugs. As the months … The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that one person dies every 19 minutes from a drug overdose in the United States, a trend driven by prescription …
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Texas Fights Prescription Drug Abuse With E-Data
Texas fights prescription drug abuse with e-data
Filed under: drug addiction news blog
Texas fights prescription drug abuse with e-data … DALLAS — The Texas Department of Public Safety has launched an online program to track prescribed painkillers and other controlled substances in a bid to fight a rising prescription drug problem.
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