Maine Governor’s Backwards Ideas on Drug Abuse Will Kill More People
Maine Governor’s Backwards Ideas on Drug Abuse Will Kill More People
State Rep. Sara Gideon is the main sponsor of the legislation, which would place the drug naloxone (sold under the name Narcan) in the hands of police, firefighters, drug users and their families. “His main objection is his belief–and I have to emphasize …
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Beckley psychiatrist pens article on opiate drug abuse
BECKLEY — The West Virginia Medical Journal recently published an article written by a Beckley psychiatrist who examines the challenges health care professionals face while working with prescription pill abusers. The article, “Opiate Drug Abuse …
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Judge: Drug abuse cases are turning courts into emergency rooms
BOSTON – In 2012, the district courts in Quincy, Brockton and Plymouth ranked first, third and fourth in the state in the number of referrals for involuntary commitments to drug-abuse treatment centers. Quincy District Court court topped …
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Data shows prescription drug abuse problem
Those prescriptions — an average of 68 per patient, including refills — contained 597 million doses of painkillers, tranquilizers, sleeping pills, steroids … log-in process than entering prescription data. If they do review a patient’s history …
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Senate plan would curb drug abuse among women
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Senate has given unanimous approval to a measure aimed at curbing drug abuse among pregnant women. Republican Sen. Vaneta Becker of Evansville wrote the measure which would require hospitals to report cases of …
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Court told prescription drug abuse a problem at Winchelsea
The Supreme Court has heard abuse of the prescription drug, OxyContin, is a big problem for a small community west of Geelong. Matthew Drayton, 24, of Winchelsea, is on trial for the murder of Robert Colenso. Drayton's lawyer told the court his client …
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