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Part 9: Hidden Crisis, Prescription Drug and Herion Addiction in Westmoreland County

Part 9: Hidden Crisis, Prescription Drug and Herion Addiction in Westmoreland County — Congressman Tim Murphy hosts a Congressional Forum “Hidden Crisis: Prescription Drug and Herion Addiction in Our Community.” With heroin and prescription dru…


In US, an Epidemic of Prescription Drug Abuse : Learning English

In US, an Epidemic of Prescription Drug Abuse : Learning English — Learn English Conversation is a free Channel for English learners. You will find free English vocabulary Videos, English grammar Videos, English exercises an…


COMMITTEE on DRUG ABUSE and TREATMENT OPTIONS: Special State

COMMITTEE ON DRUG ABUSE AND TREATMENT OPTIONS: Special state
But in addition to the horror stories, members of the Special Senate Committee on Drug Abuse and Treatment Options heard stories of success as well, along with recommendations on how to combat the growing problems on a statewide basis. Senate …
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Deadly addiction: Heroin use, a tragic wrong turn for prescription drug
In many cases the drug is heroin. Its use has reached crisis levels in the region, across the state and nationwide, leading to a spike in the number of overdose deaths and an increased push by legislators for public education and resources for …
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Perscription Drug Addiction?

Question by Mark O: Perscription Drug Addiction?
How do you tell if someone has a prescription drug addiction? Is it similar to an illegal drug addiction? I have a loved one who I am very concerned about. They take prescription drugs for medical purposes. But they affect them the same way that illegal drugs affect others. They take 35 every day. They are a nurse. They can give a medical justification for every one of them. But the way they react at different times makes me wonder. Their emotions go up and down. They have the same reactions as a drug addict. Can someone give some advice on helping my loved one.

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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Data on Drug Addiction?

Question by thecheapest902: data on drug addiction?
I would like to have any data on drug addiction in the world, how many percentage of its people are addicted by country.

It’s better if there is any additional information on drug abuse among celebrities in US and other countries.

Best answer:

Answer by Anna
how many people are addicted

uhhh….uhhhh………..
alot?
*puff*