drug abuse

Forum to Discuss Heroin Overdoses

Forum to discuss heroin overdoses — Eyewitness News Reporter Todd Wallace discusses the recent increase in overdoses.


The therapeutic justice is the solution for drug addicts
There is a clear agreement between the young drug user and the court: if the defendant pleads guilty and agrees to follow a detox… Continue reading

Legalizing Medical Marijuana May Actually Reduce Crime

Legalizing Medical Marijuana May Actually Reduce Crime
"In fact, researchers have suggested that any increase in criminality resulting from marijuana use may be explained by its illegality, rather than from the substance itself." Other research suggests alcohol is a much more significant factor …. For 21 …
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Bill Would Force Doctors to Run Prescription Drug History Checks

Bill would force doctors to run prescription drug history checks
The programs have been growing in size and scope across the nation over the past decade, as prescription drug abuse has proliferated into what state and federal officials are calling a public health crisis. More Americans now die from drug… Continue reading

Info on Recommended Low Cost Drug & Alcohol Rehab Programs in Sacramento, CA areA?

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Question by karenzresearch: info on recommended low cost drug & alcohol rehab programs in Sacramento, CA areA?
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California Treatment Services Alcohol Or Drug Problem? We Can Help You Now!
(530) 743-3304, 5653 Arboga Rd, Marysville, CA
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Eye to Eye With Katie Couric: Rx Drug Abuse (CBS News)

Eye To Eye With Katie Couric: Rx Drug Abuse (CBS News) — Only On The Web”: In the war on drugs the abuse of prescription medication among teens is up. Steve Pasierb of Partnership for a Drug-Free America has more o…


Substance Abuse Council under fire
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How Do You Taper Off Percocet if You’ve Took It 3 Years and Are Very Addicted?

Question by Justin L: how do you taper off percocet if you’ve took it 3 years and are very addicted?
I know someone who takes percocet and it hasn’t been subscribed to them, and they have been taking it for 3 years and are very addicted, how can the person… Continue reading