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Prescription Drug Abuse on the Rise on College Campuses Across the Country

Prescription Drug Abuse On The Rise On College Campuses Across The Country
University of Rhode Island psychology Professor Lisa Weyandt studies the effects of prescription drug abuse on college students. But a growing number of college students are now turning to prescription drugs to get ahead academically. The drugs, like …… Continue reading

Inmates Need Better Access to HIV Drugs:study

Inmates need better access to HIV drugs:study
VANCOUVER – Needle exchange programs and increased access to HIV treatment are essential to curb infection rates among Canadian prisoners, says the lead author of a new study calling for immediate action. … He said institutions in Rhode Island … Read more… Continue reading

Nigella Lawson’s Ex Walks Back Drug-Use Comment – ABC News

Nigella Lawson’s Ex Walks Back Drug-Use Comment – ABC News

Nigella Lawson's Ex Walks Back DrugUse Comment
ABC News
Nigella Lawson's Ex Walks Back DrugUse Comment. Charles Saatchi called an email where he accused his ex of being "off your head on drugs" a mistake. 12/02/2013.… Continue reading

Gubernatorial Candidate's Legal Pot Proposal Draws Mixed Cecil Reaction

Gubernatorial candidate's legal pot proposal draws mixed Cecil reaction
“In Cecil County, with our substance abuse issues already, it would make no sense to legalize a drug, which some believe to be a gateway drug.” Moore also said she disagreed with marijuana proponents' argument to compare pot to alcohol. “People… Continue reading

Mandatory Drug Tests Start for Felons on Minnesota Welfare

Mandatory drug tests start for felons on Minnesota welfare
The county is following a little-known law passed by the Minnesota Legislature in 2012 requiring counties to test convicted drug felons who are receiving benefits under several state programs. It's the first time that the state and counties have … Read… Continue reading

Obamacare Burdens Shift to States as Mandate Rollback Creates New Woes

Obamacare Burdens Shift to States as Mandate Rollback Creates New Woes
Already insurance regulators in Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and most recently California said they will not be going along with Obama's "fix," and will not allow insurers to renew plans that don't comply fully … Read… Continue reading