“Molly” Is Dangerous
“Molly” is dangerous
Filed under: national institute on drug abuse
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, it could lead to hyperthermia (a sharp spike in body temperature), which could kill in a number of ways, including liver, kidney or cardiovascular failure if untreated. It can also interfere with how …
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New Website Created to Crack Down on Prescription Drug Abuse
Filed under: national institute on drug abuse
It's epidemic in Indiana. So, we need to do more." According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, more people abuse Prescription drugs in the U.S. than cocaine, heroin, hallucinogens, and inhalants combined. Copyright 2013 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc …
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Four people cited after buying alcohol for teenage decoy
Filed under: national institute on drug abuse
As such, it is involved in the deaths of more teens than all other illicit drugs combined—by a ratio of four to one (National Institute on Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse). This includes nearly half of all fatal teen automobile crashes and 50 to 65 …
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Indiana AG announces website to fight prescription drug abuse
Filed under: national institute on drug abuse
According to the Indiana State Department of Health, there were 718 deaths in Indiana from accidental drug overdoses in 2011, an increase from 654 deaths the previous year. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, more people abuse …
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