War Against Prescription Drug Abuse May Have Fueled Heroin Use
War against prescription drug abuse may have fueled heroin use
Some in the field of drug addiction are saying the U.S. government’s fight against prescription drug abuse may be causing the rise in heroin use. The crack down on pill mills, and making prescription narcotics harder to access is fueling the switch to …
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Drug abuse dangerous – no matter where you are
RECENT reports of alleged drug abuse by Singaporeans overseas (“S’porean dies after collapsing at drug-hit Jakarta concert”, Tuesday; and “Six dead after drug overdose at KL music fest”, Sunday) are reminders that drug abuse is dangerous.
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EDITORIAL: Curb prescription drug abuse to prevent heroin nightmare
the state House approved a proposal to develop a statewide database to monitor the use and abuse of prescription drugs. The proposal is being considered by the state Senate. The bill would require drug dispensers to provide detailed information …
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Prescription drug abuse an all-too-familiar story
Starting in January, doctors will have to run annual urine tests on patients prescribed opiates to ensure they are not taking other drugs without a prescription. This rule does not apply for patients on Schedule IV drugs. Jim Ryser, program …
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Addiction and the Brain – drug or alcohol abuse is a disease. — Addiction and the Brain – drug or alcohol abuse is a disease. This is a very informative display of an otherwise complicated process, including a graphic ill…
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