State Lawmakers Take Look at Prescription Drug Deaths
State lawmakers take look at prescription drug deaths
Filed under: drug abuse statistics
In its review of six years' worth of overdose statistics, the Times reported that at least 30 Southern California patients died while their doctors were under investigation. The board sanctioned all but one of those 12 doctors, yet … After …
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"Just the Facts" Tackles Marijuana Issue
"Just the Facts" Tackles Marijuana Issue
Filed under: teen drug abuse help
GARNER, IA – The issue of legalizing marijuana is becoming a highly debated topic, especially after both Colorado and Washington state decided to legalize recreational use of the drug recently. The Garner – Hayfield, Ventura community gathered in a …
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Welfare Drug Testing Bill Introduced in Congress
Welfare Drug Testing Bill Introduced In Congress
Filed under: drug abuse treatment plan
"Currently the federal government enables drug abusers a safety-net by allowing them to participate in the TANF program," Fincher said in a statement. "Instead of having to make the hard-choice between drugs and other essential needs, abusers are able …
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Where to Get a Memorial Tattoo in Orange County?
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Free Program Helps Teens, Parents Open Up About Substance Abuse
Free Program Helps Teens, Parents Open Up About Substance Abuse
Filed under: drug abuse help for parents
A new, free program at Torrance Memorial Hospital is helping parents intervene in teen substance use before the problem becomes serious. Father-daughter duo Geoff and Lauren Scheuber have been attending the sessions as a part of Lauren's probation …
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Prescription Drug Abuse Behind Some of Austin's Deadliest Crimes
Prescription drug abuse behind some of Austin's deadliest crimes
Filed under: drug addiction help sites
Prescription drug abuse behind some of Austin's deadliest crimes. By: John A. Salazar. To view our … Travis County spends $ 1.1 million to help treat around 185 substance abusers who find themselves in trouble with the law. "These are things we need …
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