Saugus Grant Targets Substance Abuse

Published September 23, 2013

Saugus grant targets substance abuse
A marked upswing in opiate addiction rates in the area for led the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) to award a regional grant aimed at curbing drug abuse in Saugus and surrounding communities. The grant, made effective on July 1, was issued … drug abuse – Bing News

Health insurer addresses prescription drug abuse (Video)
the health insurer reviewed the importance of performing a risk assessment when prescribing opioids. Opioids are drugs such as Oxyconton, Vicodin and Percocet, usually prescribed for pain management but actively abused and sold on the street. The good news … drug abuse – Bing News

Stopping the silent epidemic of prescription drug abuse: As I See It
If a masked gunman stormed a classroom and unleashed a hailstorm of bullets, killing six children, the horrific news would dominate the nation’s media coverage for weeks. A clarion call for stricter gun laws, mental health reform, and school safety … drug abuse – Bing News

Does Lamar Odom have a drug problem?
Where there’s smoke, there’s fire and things don’t sound too good in regards to NBA star Lamar Odom’s personal life. Do you believe all the allegations? For …