Vermont Faces Opiate Drug Abuse Crisis
Vermont faces opiate drug abuse crisis
Montagne, who was arrested five times in the past, says she’s now clean and working at the Vermont Teddy Bear Factory. “In my addiction, I kept so many secrets, and I don’t have to do that anymore,” she says. “I can be proud of who I am today.”
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Working Together to Combat Prescription Drug Abuse
Prescription drug abuse has become a national epidemic. The use of controlled substances has increased dramatically, with prescriptions for opioids jumping more than 300 percent between 1999 and 2010. Overdose deaths increased from 4,000 annually to 16,600 …
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Legalisation helped halve all drug abuse
In response to Marie O’Connor (Letters’ January 27) I am compelled to share with you a few facts I have come across concerning cannabis. Portugal decriminalised all drugs 12 years ago, not just cannabis, all drugs, and the result was that drug abuse has …
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The Quiet Epidemic of Senior Drug Abuse
Recently released statistics present clear hints at a growing epidemic of drug abuse. According to the Prevention Tactics report, “prescription drug abuse is present in 12 to 15% of elderly individuals who seek medical attention. What’s more …
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New Addiction Helpline in Avon Helps Callers Find Treatment for Substance …
Teenagers with substance abuse and addiction issues in Avon, OH no longer have to worry about how they are going to become sober. The new Avon Drug Rehab and Detox Helpline is a reliable resource that teens can utilize in their search for addiction …
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