The Deadly Rise of Prescription Drug Abuse in the Military
The Deadly Rise of Prescription Drug Abuse in the Military
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“In 2012, Jefferson County had 6 opioids overdoses, CDC (Center of Disease and Control) has this formula, that for every death due to prescription drug overdose, there are 10 admission treatments for abuse, 32 emergency room visits, 130 people abusing …
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Drug Treatment Advocates Protest Funding Cuts to Md. Rehab Centers
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(February 07, 2013) — Drug treatment advocates and addiction counselors testified at a budget hearing Wednesday to protest a proposed $ 4.5 million cut to the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration budget, which they said would have a devastating impact …
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Federal grant increases substance abuse treatment access
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A federal grant awarded to the State of Iowa may help improve access to treatment for rural Iowa substance abusers. The $ 800,000 grant, which was awarded to the state last fall, is currently being distributed to about 10 agencies statewide, which …
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In Twin Cities, heroin treatment on the rise
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Falkowski, who now conducts training workshops on combating drug abuse, said there was an interesting change last year: The percentage of people in treatment for prescription painkillers declined slightly for the first time, even as treatment for …
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