prescription drug abuse

Governor Declares Heroin Public Health Emergency; DA Welcomes Extra Resources

Governor declares heroin public health emergency; DA welcomes extra resources
“Taking concrete steps to prevent prescriptions drug addiction will significantly reduce the risk of heroin addiction and the human misery and death it brings,” Sullivan said. “I look forward to… Continue reading

Alcoholic Who Drank Over 30 Beers Per Day | Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center

Alcoholic Who Drank Over 30 Beers per Day | Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center — A long-term alcoholic who was known by name in the liquor stores finally makes the decision to get help after a life of addiction, denial and… Continue reading

Drug Addiction Cartoon – Going to Rehab and Getting Help

Drug Addiction Cartoon – Going to Rehab and Getting Help — Follow the story of 3 people who for different reasons came to the realization that they needed help for addiction to alcohol or drugs. What gets you to reha…… Continue reading

Docs Ask for Help Fighting Prescription Drug Abuse

Docs Ask for Help Fighting Prescription Drug Abuse
HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA – A statewide doctors'group calls for legislation to help fight prescription drug abuse. Speaking out on Wednesday, the president of the Pennsylvania Medical Association called on the state senate to… Continue reading

Udall Speaks on Prescription Drug Abuse Epidemic

Udall Speaks on Prescription Drug Abuse Epidemic — At a Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control hearing, Sen. Tom Udall (D-NM) speaks on the emerging threat of prescription drug abuse and overdoses i…


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Foundation Awarded Grant to Study Best Ways to Treat Pain, Combat Drug Abuse

Foundation awarded grant to study best ways to treat pain, combat drug abuse
It's all in an effort to decrease opioid and prescription drug abuse in West Virginia, and will be created under the leadership of consultant Dr. Jeannie Sperry,… Continue reading