Health Officials Blame Heroin for Spike in Maryland Overdose Deaths
Health officials blame heroin for spike in Maryland overdose deaths
Filed under: prescription drug addiction treatment
The state is hosting education programs for medical workers treating people for opioid abuse; training individuals to administer naloxone, a prescription drug that can intervene with a person's ability to absorb heroin during an overdose; and …
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Novus Comments on Heroin Abuse Surge – Narcotic Replaces Rx Drugs
Filed under: prescription drug addiction treatment
Novus Medical Detox warns the public of an increasing dilemma—after losing access to prescription drugs, many substance abusers are turning to heroin. Novus Detox says those afflicted with addiction should seek treatment now to avoid falling into …
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Editorial: Beware the harms of prescription drugs
Filed under: prescription drug addiction treatment
Every year, more than 1 million Americans land in emergency rooms because of prescription drug abuse; the problem has grown steadily since 2004. … Despite the … Any effective anti-abuse program must start with public education and adequate treatment.
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