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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Know everything about signs of drug abuse and addiction
It is considered a disease because drugs change the brain — they change its structure and how it works. Addiction is similar to other diseases, such as heart disease, because both disrupt the normal, healthy functions of the organs …
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Elyria police arrest 21 during spring roundup
Brian Foster, 25, picked up for an outstanding warrant from ErieCounty for failure to report to jail. Nicolaus Shores, 23, charged with possession of crack, drug paraphernalia and driving under suspension. Roy Pinkston, 28, charged with permitting drug …
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Do You Have an Alcohol or Drug Problem?
Alcohol and drug use can progress into abuse and even addiction so insidiously that sometimes people do not realize that it has become a problem for them and those around them. The following self-assessment tests can help you determine whether or not …
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