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Teen Prescription Drug Abuse: How It Begins

Teen prescription drug abuse: how it begins

Filed under: prescription drug addiction

During October and November, the Healthy Kids blog examines the epidemic of teen prescription drug abuse through stories of teens and young adults in recovery, their parents and treatment experts. You'll get a first-hand look at a problem more …
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Can Someone Help a Combat Veteran Out?

Question by pompanopete0: Can someone help a Combat Veteran out?
The VA is requireing Veterans to sign a form that states;
Clinic Policy Memorandum 119-2 January, 2005
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9) I agree to abstain from all illicit drug use. Drug screens testing positive for any substance other than those prescribed for me can result in discontinuation of my controlled substance pain medication.

Tennessee Prosecutors Campaign Against Drug Abuse

Tennessee prosecutors campaign against drug abuse

Filed under: drug addiction news articles

An increase in prescription medication and synthetic drug abuse in Tennessee has been documented in recent years by law enforcement authorities who attribute it to "pill mills," as some clinics have been labeled, and the ability of synthetics …
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Prescription Drug Abuse: A Healthy Kids Series

Prescription Drug Abuse: A Healthy Kids Series

Filed under: teen drug abuse

Too often, parents are clueless when it comes to the prescription-drug abuse epidemic among high school and even middle school teens– missing early warning signs and fumbling opportunities to educate themselves and protect their kids. During October …
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Prescription Drug Abuse Part 1 – LastingRecovery.com – San Diego – Judy Saalinger


 

Ex-Addict Goes All In, and Wins

Ex-Addict goes all in, and wins

Filed under: drug addiction help

When used properly, Adderall can be a great help to children and adults. However, the Drug Enforcement Administration understands the addictive power of the abuse of Adderall and has labeled it a Class 2 controlled substance. Morphine, opium, oxycontin …
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