Drug Statistics and Letter

Published November 13, 2013

drug statistics and letter – statistics on drug addiction and the letter from Isaiah Mosher about 2 siblings and drug addiction consequences.

Prescription drug abuse initiative advances to training stage

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With Mohave County and YADAH drawing a combined $ 250,000 in federal grant money, the community partners' goal is to diminish substance abuse statistics plaguing the area. “The money is specifically for prevention,” Jacques said of YADAH's $ 125,000 …
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Why Do Antidepressants Take So Long to Work?

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The rate of antidepressant use increased 400 percent from 1998 to 2008. Traditional antidepressants go after serotonin neurotransmitters, which sit in the membrane of the brain. Some antidepressants also target norepinephrine and dopamine. The drug …
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Study Analyzes Sharp Rise in US Drug Poisoning Deaths by County

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According to reports from the National Survey of Drug Use and Health, about 2.1 percent of Americans—or roughly 5 million people—have used prescription painkillers non-medically in the past month. The rise in … Using data obtained from the National …
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