Prescription Drug Abuse Effects

Published January 13, 2013

Prescription Drug Abuse Effects – A team of Washington and Lee University journalism students examine the consequences of abusing prescription drugs.

Oakdale Woman Faces Murder Charge After Scandia Man Overdoses

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The victim in this case had an addiction problem and was vulnerable as a result. The blame for his death, however, lies squarely at the feet of the drug dealer, and that is where our attention will be focused,” Orput said. “Our thanks go out to the …
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Marijuana Legalization Ending Drug War Will Save America 40 Billion Annually

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Since it was heavily ramped up by President Nixon, it has cost nearly $ 1 trillion. It has resulted in one of largest bureaucracies in Washington, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), with over 10,000 employees, 226 offices in 21 divisions …
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NJ Senate To Consider Drug Overdose Prevention Bill

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“Expanding access to naloxone will allow this medication to reach its full public health potential and will be an important part of New Jersey's comprehensive efforts to address drug abuse.” California, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Mexico …
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Western States Have Highest Rx Drug Misuse Rates

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Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington are among the 10 states with the highest rates of non-medical use of prescription pain reliever, according to a newly released SAMHSA report. Jan 10, 2013. The Substance Abuse and …
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