Drug Abuse Council Supports Ganja Decriminalisation
Drug Abuse Council supports ganja decriminalisation
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) believes that the use of marijuana in Jamaica should be decriminalised not only for medicinal purposes, but also for religious and recreation. “The position of the National …
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Drug Abuse Council Supports Ganja Decriminalisation
Drug Abuse Council supports ganja decriminalisation
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) believes that the use of marijuana in Jamaica should be decriminalised not only for medicinal purposes, but also for religious and recreation. “The position of the National …
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'Epipen for Addicts' Proposed to Fight Prescription Drug Overdoses
'Epipen for addicts' proposed to fight prescription drug overdoses
High-ranking medical officials, police and educators are preparing to unveil new guidelines in Hamilton to curb prescription drug misuse, including the proposed use of a type of “Epipen for addicts" called prophylactic Naloxone. Prophylactic Naloxone …
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Heroin Addicts Seeking Sobriety Face Barriers to Receiving Treatment
Heroin addicts seeking sobriety face barriers to receiving treatment
While most insurance policies allow coverage of up to 30 days, nobody gets all 30, said Tom McLellan, CEO of the nonprofit Treatment Research Institute in Philadelphia who served as deputy drug czar under President Barack Obama. The average duration …
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Discussion on Drug Abuse in South Central Massachusetts Scheduled for Tuesday in Webster
Discussion on drug abuse in South Central Massachusetts scheduled for Tuesday in Webster
Since the death of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman in early February, the national spotlight on heroin and opioid drug abuse has grown hotter. Locally, state and local officials are talking openly about addiction in communities where residents… Continue reading
Treating Drug Abuse as a Disease, Not a Crime
Treating Drug Abuse as a Disease, Not a Crime
In a survey released today by the Pew Research Center, 87 percent of people characterized drug abuse is either a “crisis” or a “serious problem” in the U.S. That number hasn’t changed much in nearly twenty years. What has changed is… Continue reading
Treating Drug Abuse as a Disease, Not a Crime
Treating Drug Abuse as a Disease, Not a Crime
In a survey released today by the Pew Research Center, 87 percent of people characterized drug abuse is either a “crisis” or a “serious problem” in the U.S. That number hasn’t changed much in nearly twenty years. What has changed is… Continue reading
Treating Drug Abuse as a Disease, Not a Crime
Treating Drug Abuse as a Disease, Not a Crime
In a survey released today by the Pew Research Center, 87 percent of people characterized drug abuse is either a “crisis” or a “serious problem” in the U.S. That number hasn’t changed much in nearly twenty years. What has changed is… Continue reading
Treating Drug Abuse as a Disease, Not a Crime
Treating Drug Abuse as a Disease, Not a Crime
In a survey released today by the Pew Research Center, 87 percent of people characterized drug abuse is either a “crisis” or a “serious problem” in the U.S. That number hasn’t changed much in nearly twenty years. What has changed is… Continue reading
Treating Drug Abuse as a Disease, Not a Crime
Treating Drug Abuse as a Disease, Not a Crime
In a survey released today by the Pew Research Center, 87 percent of people characterized drug abuse is either a “crisis” or a “serious problem” in the U.S. That number hasn’t changed much in nearly twenty years. What has changed is… Continue reading