Prescription Drug Abuse at Epidemic Levels
Prescription drug abuse at epidemic levels
Filed under: prescription drug abuse
Omaha, NE – The abuse of prescription drugs is at “epidemic” levels in Nebraska and around the country, and some doctors here are calling for better tracking of pain medicine to keep it out of the wrong hands.
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East Bend Farm Adds Saving Souls to Its Mission
East Bend farm adds saving souls to its mission
Filed under: christian drug rehab centers
They're trying to save the lost souls of drug addicts and alcoholics. Driven to succeed. There was no … “We wanted it to serve as a sort of bridge until we can find them a spot in a Christian rehab center,” Paula Borton said. 'Never asked for a thing …
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Norberg Case Expected to Go to Jury Tuesday
Norberg case expected to go to jury Tuesday
Filed under: drug addiction news 2008
She found a total of 15 psychiatric diagnoses, including depressive, anxiety and pain disorders; dependence on opioid drugs such as oxycodone; and obsessive-compulsive, histrionic and narcissistic personality traits, she said. Her evaluation included a …
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Prescription Drug Deaths: Two Stories
Prescription drug deaths: Two stories
Filed under: prescription drug addiction
"The problem we're dealing with with prescription drug abuse is having to balance those patients (who abuse prescription drugs) and those millions of patients that benefit from these medicines because they have a need that they and their physicians …
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