Prescription drug abuse 'enormous'

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CEDAR CITY — Prescription drugs, mainly painkillers such as opiates, may have a place in people's lives for medical reasons, but the abuse and addiction to such drugs continues to be a dangerous problem throughout the nation. Sgt. David Evans of the …
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Trailblazing New Recovery Methods at Drug Rehab Macon Are Showing …

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The rehab therapists at Drug Rehab Macon are seasoned veterans with years of experience helping people from all walks of life recovery from horrible addiction to substances like alcohol, cocaine, prescription drugs and much more. Alexander M., one of …
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Addictions Awareness Week coincides with Grey Cup festivities

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“What we're doing today is celebrating people who've made a contribution to help the issues that arise because of alcohol and drugs in the community,” said Christine Boyczuk, a coordinator with the drug strategy. This week's campaign is titled …
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Study: Fewer Workers Using Cocaine and Marijuana, But Prescription Drug Use …

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A new study found that the rate of U.S. workers testing positive for cocaine and marijuana has fallen sharply since 1998, but prescription drug abuse may be on the rise, the Wall Street Journal reports. The Quest Diagnostics study found that use of …
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