Opiates Passing Alcohol as Top Addiction in Monroe

Opiates passing alcohol as top addiction in Monroe

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Heroin and prescription drug abuse are surpassing alcoholism as the top addiction problem in Monroe County, treatment program officials report. "Opiates" — including illicit drugs and prescription pain-killers — accounted for nearly 41 percent of …
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From drug hell to wedded bliss: Afghan drug addicts get married at

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These pictures show the wedding of a pair of drug addicts who beat their addiction at a rehabilitation centre on the outskirts of Kabul. Bride Sousan and groom Ali got married at the 'Mother Camp' rehabilitation centre for drug addicts on Friday …
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Police say mother gave birth to drug addicted baby, warrant issued

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The infant was flown to Intermountain Medical Center for emergency treatment for several weeks including receiving morphine to reduce his drug withdrawal symptoms. Doctors said the boy's "long-term prognosis remains uncertain," according to court …
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Eastern Massachusetts ranks high nationally in drug abuse

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For the past several years, slow economic growth and rising fixed costs for health care, pensions and other costs have increased competition for discretionary state spending, such as substance abuse treatment. Lawmakers in 2010 voted to apply the state …
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