Prescription Drug Abuse Increases on US Campuses

Prescription Drug Abuse Increases on US Campuses
As of 2013, Arkansas had the highest rate of teen prescription abuse, according to Community Organization for Drug Education. Abuse of pain relievers is the highest rate among ages 12-25. Seventy percent of people in that age group admitted to …
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Former offenders graduate Will County drug court
The judge said statistics show that offering drug abusers treatment and counseling helps to reduce recidivism rates. “The mission is to break the cycle of addiction,” Policandriotes said. She said addicts will do whatever it takes, such as stealing, to …
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Women are overdosing on RX drugs at alarming rates — The rate has increased by more than 400% since 1999.