Prescription Drug Abuse Called an Epidemic

Prescription Drug Abuse Called an Epidemic – Prescription drugs are suspected as a cause in Michael Jackson’s death. If the autopsy’s toxicology report confirms that suspicion, Jackson would be just one…

The New Face of Addiction

Filed under: prescription drug addiction

According to the Office of National Drug Control Policy, the rise of prescription drug abuse among teenagers is reaching alarming levels across our country. It's an epidemic that has come to the East Bay suburbs as well. Jose Marin, deputy district …
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HopeRx to fight prescription drug abuse

Filed under: prescription drug addiction

"Parents," said Don Huneycutt, "and this is for parents: Now is the time to address the problem of prescription drugs in our community. Do not think that this does not apply to you and your children — please. Peer pressure and outside influences …
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Prescription drugs now the No. 2 addiction problem handled by lawyer …

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When asked to provide a breakdown of the type of substance abuse and addiction issues handled by the programs, the averages were: 75 percent of the substance abuse/addiction issues concerned alcohol, 10 percent concerned prescription drugs, …
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