Drug Abuse Facts and Statistics

Published June 24, 2013

Drug Abuse Facts and Statistics – The worldwide drug problem seems to get worse every year, with the rates of drug abuse increasing almost annually. If people consider the facts and statistic…

Drugs a bigger killer than cars

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Analysis of Australian Bureau of Statistics data by drug harm-minimisation group Anex has found that in all age groups, except for 15- to 24-year-olds, overdose deaths outstrip vehicle accident fatalities. The fresh analysis comes after Fairfax Media …
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Doctors: Drug addictions getting worse

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And some doctors insist this part of West Virginia's growing drug addiction problem seems to be getting worse. Current statistics suggest that one of every five babies in the Charleston area is born with narcotics or marijuana in their blood. This …
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Ky. to study controversial pain pill laws

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Researchers will also review data from the prescription drug monitoring program and statistics from hospitals and substance abuse centers. “We have a long-term vision of really looking at this. For instance: Are there unintended consequences?” said Van …
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