Category Archives: Drug Abuse

Pro-pot ad hits airwaves; opponents say it’s a gateway drug

California is broke and there is no hiding it. The state has been issuing IOUs because it does not have the money it needs to pay off its debts. So some are saying that marijuana is the answer to the … Continue reading

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Prescription drug abuse ravages a state’s youth

According to an article from MSNBC.com, the effects of prescription drug abuse in the United States are becoming more apparent every day. Here’s a quote from the article: “The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration says nearly 7 million Americans currently abuse … Continue reading

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Prescription drug abuse ravages a state's youth

According to an article from MSNBC.com, the effects of prescription drug abuse in the United States are becoming more apparent every day. Here’s a quote from the article: “The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration says nearly 7 million Americans currently abuse … Continue reading

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The attempt to solve drug use in the UK

According to an article from British website http://www.guardian.co.uk, the British government wants to give compulsory treatment of benefit claimants addicted to drugs. Problem is that everyone else seems to think that’s pretty much impossible. British Liberal Democrats think the plan … Continue reading

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A&E show, The Cleaner

A&E is a cable network that focuses on some hard realities and subjects, and that includes drug addiction. They have one Emmy winning show called Intervention. The show takes you through the life of a drug addict who does not … Continue reading

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A&E show, The Cleaner

A&E is a cable network that focuses on some hard realities and subjects, and that includes drug addiction. They have one Emmy winning show called Intervention. The show takes you through the life of a drug addict who does not … Continue reading

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DIY anti-overdose kits

An article appeared in Time Magazine on May 29, 2009 entitled: “Do DIY Anti-overdose kits help?” The article focused on one rehab center called Chicago Alliance that is giving kits to drug users in exchange for needles at trade in … Continue reading

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Governments’ Drug-Abuse Costs Hit $468 Billion, Study Says

According to an article from the New York Times from May 28, 2009, “Government spending related to smoking and the abuse of alcohol and illegal drugs reached $468 billion in 2005, accounting for more than one-tenth of combined federal, state … Continue reading

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New report breaks down substance abuse by state

According to a new report from the Office of Applied Studies that provided state by state analysis found that there are a wide range of types of drug and alcohol use, but that of course, every state has its varying … Continue reading

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Some moms resume substance abuse after their baby’s born

According to an article from USA today, the National Survey of Drug Use and Health shows that fewer women are drinking closer to their delivery date. However, 19 percent of those surveyed still use alcohol in their first trimester. This … Continue reading

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