Legislative Effort to Deal With Prescription Drug, Meth Abuse Moving Forward

Legislative effort to deal with prescription drug, meth abuse moving forward

Filed under: drug addiction

However Jackie Corbally, the chief of treatment for the division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs (ADAP) in the Department of Health, told VTDigger it's unlikely the proposed change in state statute will result in a change for Sears' constituents.
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A mother's addiction: Checking in with young mother in Journal's 2006 drug

Filed under: drug addiction

In 2006, The Providence Journal published a seven-part series, "A Mother's Addiction," that chronicled Tania Cabral's progression from cheerleader to crack addict to drug court participant. At the time, Journal Staff Writer Edward Fitzpatrick was …
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BYU researchers design new pill bottle aimed at reducing drug abuse

Filed under: drug addiction

In the hopes of cutting down on addiction, BYU engineering students have designed a device to regulate prescription drug use. Mark A. Philbrick, BYU. Summary. In the hopes of cutting down on addiction, BYU engineering students have designed a device to …
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Tackling drug abuse in teens: Organization passes out free home drug test kits

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A local organization passed out free home drug test kits in San Tan Valley the day before many people celebrated drug use. Debbie Moak is the founder of Arizona based notMYkid.org, a nonprofit that focuses on preventing the devastation of teen addiction.
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