Narconon Survey Confirms Pervasive Prescription Drug Abuse by Young …
Narconon Survey Confirms Pervasive Prescription Drug Abuse by Young …
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These admissions were part of a larger tabulation of the drug abuse history of treatment admissions. Those selected out were between the ages of 18 and 22 years of age when they arrived. The lists of prescription drugs that had been abused at this …
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Sharp Rise in Drug Overdoses Among US Women: CDC
Filed under: drug abuse help
People who feel they need help for any substance abuse issue can reach out to 1-800-662-HELP or call Poison Help (1-800-222-1222) with questions about medicines. Individuals can also prevent drug misuse and abuse by not selling or sharing their …
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Symposium focuses on how faith-based group help substance abusers recover
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The local symposium is sponsored by the Abilene Regional Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse and is one of 12 being held statewide by agencies working through the Texas Department of State Health Services. In nine previous focus groups, data was …
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Exercising Restraint: Addicts find exercise can help with recovery
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"I took my first drink when I was 13," said Todd Crandell, an addictions counselor and founder of Sylvania's Racing for Recovery – a fitness-promotion program designed to battle substance abuse (racingforrecovery.com). After that first drink, Crandell …
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