CBS 19 – Prescription Drug Addiction, ODs at All Time High

CBS 19 – Prescription drug addiction, ODs at all time high – It’s been a national problem for about a decade, but it’s never been this bad. Prescription drug abuse, overdoses, and deaths. A new report by the CDC, Says …

Session looks at prescription drug abuse

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He said it was important for providers such as Sanford Health to help in reducing the abuse of prescription drugs. “As good corporate citizens, we have a moral and ethical responsibility … to be part of the solution,” Vastag said. He pointed to …
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Majority of Teens Think Prescription Stimulant Use is a Problem Among Peers

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Stimulants such as Ritalin, Adderall and Concerta are typically prescribed to help patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder stay focused and to control behavior problems. But when the drugs are taken incorrectly or without a prescription …
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Combating Substance Abuse in Lexington Part 7: Find Yourself With SelfRefind

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SelfRefind's trained staff helps patients understand the issues that lead to addiction and develop a customized treatment plan for any individual in need of assistance. “SelfRefind is a collection of outpatient opiate treatment programs that treat …
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New study: More Americans using marijuana

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Illicit drugs include marijuana, cocaine, heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants and the non-medical use of painkillers, tranquilizers and stimulants. Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug. While the abuse of prescription drugs, particularly …
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