Fearing Abuse, States Challenge FDA on Painkiller Approval
Fearing Abuse, States Challenge FDA on Painkiller Approval
Filed under: cocaine opioid addiction
Overdose deaths involving prescription painkillers have quadrupled since 1999, and now outnumber those from heroin and cocaine combined. Zohydro is the first single-ingredient, long-acting product containing the semi-synthetic opioid … The use of … Read more on Stateline
Deadly addiction: Heroin use, a tragic wrong turn for prescription drug …
Filed under: cocaine opioid addiction
The man was asking for his keys moments later. Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Commissioner Patricia Rehmer said this spring that on average one Connecticut resident a day dies of a drug overdose, which also is the leading cause of … Read more on TheDay.com
1 in 10 Small Businesses Report Workers Under Influence of Alcohol, Drugs
1 in 10 Small Businesses Report Workers Under Influence of Alcohol, Drugs
Filed under: cocaine abuse in the workplace
“The Centers for Disease Control has reported that more people die from prescription painkillers than from heroin or cocaine. Opioid addiction has been linked to decreased worker productivity, as well as making workplaces less safe, prolonging … Read more on Insurance Journal
Suncor Drug Testing: Oil Giant Loses Another Bid To Randomly Test Workers
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"We will work with Suncor to achieve the highest levels of workplace safety with education and prevention, not invasive medical procedures." The panel ruling … Suncor offers counselling programs to help employees with substance abuse issues. "The … Read more on Huffington Post Canada
Crowley Home Raid Results in Narcotics Arrest
Crowley home raid results in narcotics arrest
Filed under: cocaine abuse recovery
"The officers on scene did a good job of securing the residence and apprehending a fleeing suspect, thus preserving evidence and recovering illegal narcotics intended for the streets of Crowley" stated Chief KP Gibson. … Mayfield has been charged … Read more on KLFY
NJ task force releases report on heroin, opiate addiction; reforms could begin …
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A public awareness campaign to educate New Jersey residents about the statewide opium scourge will be up and running in the next two months, said Celina Gray, acting executive director of the Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse. When most … Read more on The Star-Ledger
Measure to Curb Synthetic Drug Sales Clears First State House Committee
Measure to curb synthetic drug sales clears first state House committee
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Simonson said the bill likely isn't a cure-all, and further legislation could be necessary down the line to adapt to an ever-morphine issue, particularly when it comes to Internet sales. The bill heads next to the House Health and Human Services Committee. Read more on Minneapolis Star Tribune
Painkillers abuse and addiction fuelled by free drugs from family, friends: US …
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… Digg · FarkIt · StumbleUpon. CHICAGO — Most people who abuse addictive prescription painkillers get them for free from friends or relatives, while drug dealers are a relatively uncommon source for those at highest risk for deadly overdoses, a U.S … Read more on National Post
Free Pills From Friends Driving Painkiller Abuse: Study
Free pills from friends driving painkiller abuse: Study
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CHICAGO — Most people who abuse addictive prescription painkillers get them for free from friends or relatives, while drug dealers are a relatively uncommon source for those at highest risk for deadly overdoses, a government study found. People who … Read more on CBS News
Abused Sale sisters speak out
Filed under: cocaine addiction in pregnancy
After becoming addicted to cocaine aged 12, Katie fell pregnant at 14 while still in the care system. By 19, she had had three children. Two have been adopted, one was stillborn. She said: “I used to take drugs, I'd run away and go into men's houses. I … Read more on Messenger Newspapers
Kentucky Lawmakers Discuss Their Proposed Solutions for Heroin Epidemic …
Kentucky lawmakers discuss their proposed solutions for heroin epidemic …
Filed under: cocaine treatment kentucky
But a more pressing issue is the need for more treatment beds, Specht said: “The lack of residential treatment in Northern Kentucky is truly a problem." At one point, Specht said his son wanted help, but the family said there were no openings at local … Read more on WCPO
Fla. congressman to resign after cocaine scandal
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… over Kentucky eligibility law. MIAMI — After going through rehab for cocaine and alcohol abuse and pledging that he'd work through his problems to regain his Florida constituents' trust, Trey Radel's short career in Congress ended with a whimper … Read more on Lexington Herald Leader