9 Investigates: Adderall Addiction Becoming Growing Problem

9 Investigates: Adderall addiction becoming growing problem

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A growing number of young people are becoming addicted to the ADHD prescription drug Adderall. … “We are seeing an elevation of the number of patients admitted into treatment,” said Charles O'Dell with the Dilworth Center for Chemical Dependency.
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Your Comments on tougher hydrocodone rules: 'What about the people who are

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Charles Schumer says he wants to strengthen restrictions on prescribing hydrocodone to fight what he said is growing abuse of prescription drugs in the Syracuse area. Speaking Monday at Crouse Hospital's Marley Education Center in Syracuse, Schumer, …
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Tusky Valley students to rally in Columbus against drugs, alcohol

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Forty-three students from Tuscarawas Valley High School will be among more than 1,000 students from across Ohio who will participate in an anti-substance abuse rally Thursday on the Statehouse lawn in Columbus. …. In the afternoon, they will return …
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Gibbs, Penske penalty appeals head to diverse group

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There are former drivers, crew chiefs, and car owners, owners and operators of weekly tracks and major superspeedways, experts in drug testing and toxicology, and even one veteran member of the media. After hearing an appeal, the … Both appeals will …
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