Maine Governor’s Backwards Ideas on Drug Abuse Will Kill More People

Maine Governor’s Backwards Ideas on Drug Abuse Will Kill More People
LePage will reportedly reject a bill increasing access to a lifesaving anti-overdose drug out of the absurd idea that its increased availability will lead to a spike in heroin use. State Rep. Sara Gideon is the main sponsor of the legislation …
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Prescription drug abuse task force makes progress
Around 30 individuals meet every Thursday night in Lafayette in order to gain support and healing in battling an addiction. Ironically, some of these people initially contracted their illness from someone they went to for help: their doctor. Narcotics …
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Data shows prescription drug abuse problem
NORMAN — Oklahoma pharmacies filled nearly 10 million prescriptions for narcotic painkillers and other controlled dangerous substances last year, according to newly obtained state data. Those prescriptions — an average of 68 per patient, including …
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Beckley psychiatrist pens article on opiate drug abuse
The article, “Opiate Drug Abuse: Discovering Problematic Patients in the Office and What to Do About It,” written by Dr. M. Khalid Hasan, discusses risk factors for abuse, signs of addiction and recommendations for proper treatment. According to the …
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Dunkin' announces donations for COA, drug abuse coalition
In addition, Dunkin' Brands presented a $ 10,000 check to the new substance abuse coalition led by Fire Chief Charlie Doody, Police Chief Ken Berkowitz, and School Superintendent Jeff Granatino. All three officials have pledged to work together to find …
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