The Facts on Narcotic Prescription Drug Abuse


 

The Facts on Narcotic Prescription Drug Abuse – www.preferredpaincenter.com There are 300 million narcotic prescriptions written annually in the US and over 20000 fatalities from overdoses. Hear Dr. Greene, CEO of the Arizona Pain Network, describe the facts on opioid prescriptions. Pain clinics in Arizona offer safeguards to protect against overdose, although nothing’s foolproof. If you need pain management in the Phoenix or Scottsdale area, call (602) 507-6550 for the premier clinics, Arizona Pain.

 

Reports Show Fewer Adolescents Getting Substance Abuse Prevention

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“To prevent substance abuse among our adolescents, our young people have to know the facts about the real risks of substance abuse, and we're not doing a very good job of that right now,” said SAMHSA Administrator Pamela S. Hyde. “It is time for all of …
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Marijuana benefit debate heats up – along with proof of drop in users' IQs

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The contention that marijuana use and addiction impacts cognitive abilities and impedes mental processing crosses all socio-economic backgrounds. AFR maintains that the drug's recreational use early in life leads to additional addictions as well as …
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Shattering the myths of drug abuse

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CACY is heading the local observance of National Drug Facts Week through Feb. 3. Organized by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the campaign is described as “a week-long effort to shatter the myths of drugs.” One of those myths is the familiar …
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Shatter the Myths about drug abuse with @NIDANews’ National Drug Facts Week: http://t.co/Xu4dRHxO #drugfacts – by WatershedLisa (Watershed Lisa)

 

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National Drug Facts Week:
Shatter the myths about abuse & addiction
January 28 – February 3

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RT @NIMHgov: Shatter the Myths about drug abuse with @NIDANews’ National Drug Facts Week: http://t.co/Uy1zj7it #drugfacts – by kriskleary (chris cleary)