Prescription Drug Abuse Now More Deadly Than Heroin, Cocaine Combined
Prescription drug abuse now more deadly than heroin, cocaine combined
More people are dying in the US from prescription drugs than from heroin and cocaine combined, a new study says, signaling that pill abuse is not just the leading cause of drug overdose deaths, but that it also requires more… Continue reading
Suspect in Huntington, WV Shooting Which Injured 6 Apprehended in NY
Suspect in Huntington, WV shooting which injured 6 apprehended in NY
According to the release, the apprehension of Smith was a combined effort of the Huntington Police Department, FBI Huntington Violent Crime Drug Task Force (consisting of the Huntington Police Department, Cabell County Sheriffs Dept., West Virginia … Read more… Continue reading
Researcher Visits, Talks Addiction
Researcher visits, talks addiction
… of Self-Discovery that Challenges Everything you Know about Drugs and Society. Hart began his study with drugs when he got kicked out of the Air Force for marijuana use and subsequently began taking classes at the University of North Carolina, he said. Read more on… Continue reading
UP, Lifestyles Combat Drug Abuse on Campus
UP, Lifestyles combat drug abuse on campus
Typically, what brings students to the Lifestyles Center for a drug or alcohol problem … adding that his situation was different, as he attended the BASICS program after getting into a couple bad situations early in his college career. drug abuse – Bing… Continue reading
Paul, Other Senators Push for Sentencing Overhaul
Paul, other senators push for sentencing overhaul
The war on drugs is disproportionately affecting black males." He was referring to post-Civil War laws that effectively preserved racial segregation and unfair treatment for minorities. Paul has drafted legislation with Senate Judiciary Committee … Read more on Charlotte Observer
Report: W.Va. lagging… Continue reading
Integrated Behavorial Health Conference Tackles Drug Abuse, Other Mental Health Issues
Integrated Behavorial Health Conference tackles drug abuse, other mental health issues
West Virginia’s substance abuse problem is one focus of the Integrated Behavioral Health Conference in Charleston this week. Professionals from health care, government and law enforcement are meeting to find the best ways to handle substance abuse and other… Continue reading