Illicit Drugs Down but Prescription Drug Abuse Climbing

Illicit drugs down but prescription drug abuse climbing

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Dr. Buvanendran stated in a release “The harsh reality is prescription drug abuse has become a growing problem in our society.” "We hope the results of this study will aid physicians in effectively treating patients who struggle with prescription drug …
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Rising Opiate and Heroin Abuse among Young Adults a Public Health Epidemic

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Greenagel, a Rutgers alumnus, says he expects new and more effective recommendations to curtail the availability of illegal prescription drugs. The number of New Jersey residents ages 18-25 admitted to treatment centers for heroin or opiate addiction …
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Drug danger shifting to synthetics

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Some of the most extreme examples of drug abuse occur at “pharm parties,” where the price of admission is prescription pills — usually painkillers or antidepressants. The pills are collected in a bowl, from which each party attendee selects and …
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