Prescription Drugs

Editorial: Curb Prescription Drug Abuse to Prevent Heroin Nightmare

Editorial: Curb prescription drug abuse to prevent heroin nightmare
No one can dispute the far-reaching effects of prescription drug abuse and its lethal path to heroin addiction. Overdose deaths are being reported at an alarming rate, and law enforcement officials are challenged with stopping the scourge.
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Teen Drug Abuse Becoming an Epidemic, Must Be Addressed

Teen drug abuse becoming an epidemic, must be addressed
It was a man’s name, which was even more suspicious since I am a gynecologist and don’t treat men. When I asked the pharmacist why I was not notified sooner about this painkiller prescription, he told me they did not have… Continue reading

Teen Drug Abuse Becoming an Epidemic, Must Be Addressed

Teen drug abuse becoming an epidemic, must be addressed
It was a man’s name, which was even more suspicious since I am a gynecologist and don’t treat men. When I asked the pharmacist why I was not notified sooner about this painkiller prescription, he told me they did not have… Continue reading

Teen Drug Abuse Becoming an Epidemic, Must Be Addressed

Teen drug abuse becoming an epidemic, must be addressed
According to reports, teen drug abuse has been on the rise over the past decade … I notified the police authorities about my identify theft, and thankfully, they were very responsive – and successful – in setting up a sting operation… Continue reading

Report: Many Factors Stoke Heroin, Opiate Addiction Crisis in New Jersey

Report: many factors stoke heroin, opiate addiction crisis in New Jersey
Spotty regulation, lack of education, irresponsible prescribing practices and barriers to treatment have enabled and exacerbated a crisis of heroin and opiate addiction among youth in New Jersey, according to an ambitious – and long-delayed – task …
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Myanmar Opium Fight Failing; Soldiers Shooting Up

Myanmar opium fight failing; soldiers shooting up
A volunteer at the center helps care for the child. Naw San said he is trying to overcome his addiction for her daughter's sake and that of his parents, who had once hoped he would go to theological school. "My younger brother died… Continue reading