Students face deadly effects of prescription drug addictions
As his dependence on prescription drugs increased, Miami student Alex, whose name has been changed to protect patient confidentiality, found himself struggling to foot the bill of his expensive habit. The average price of pills — $ 1.20 per milligram … Read more on Miami Student

A New Day Rehab Reaches Out to More Victims of Substance Abuse
A New Day Rehab has announced their plans to get the word out to more victims of substance abuse across the USA. Beginning with a new website and company look, they are seeking to help patients that are serious about their recovery. Mike Slinskey … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Local efforts to stop prescription drug abuse epidemic
The Arizona Prescription Drug Misuse and Abuse Initiative launched last year to increase public awareness about medicine abuse and decrease the number of pills out there. Arizona has been trying for years. In 2007, our state become one of the now 37 to … Read more on Tucson News Now

Dwayne Bowe, NFL player for the Kansas City Chiefs, faces drug charge …
Dwayne Bowe, NFL player for the Kansas City Chiefs, faces drug charge following traffic stop. By: Crimesider … In 2009, Bowe was suspended for four games for violation of the NFL's substance abuse policy after he tested positive for a diuretic. A … Read more on CBS News

MISSOULIAN EDITORIAL: Take pledge: Stop prescription drug abuse
Earlier this year the Missoulian ran a series of stories titled “Prescription for Addiction.” In one of those stories, a local parent who saw two of her sons struggle through prescription drug addiction wondered aloud why there isn't a big campaign … Read more on The Missoulian

Drug Treatment Court Provides Addicts Successful Rehabilitation
The mission of the program is to protect and improve the community by reducing repeat criminal activities related to substance abuse and addiction. It combines comprehensive treatment, rehabilitation and supervision for each participant. The successful … Read more on State Journal

Fighting the 'war on ice': Local courts focus on treatment for drug addicts
Pledge to be drug-free: B.P. Carbullido Elementary School students recite a pledge, administered by Superior Court of Guam Judge Anita Sukola, right, to be drug-free during an assembly at the school on Oct. 24. Joining Sukola onstage are Attorney … Read more on Pacific Daily News

INSPECT program helps track prescription drug abuse
(1/2)INSPECT program. FILE image (2/2)FILE image. Previous; Next. WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) – Dr. Ben Rachwal has been a pharmacist for 20 years and said he's seen the prescription drug addiction in our society get worse. "Opiate abuse and opiate … Read more on WLFI.com

Rehab centers seeing more pill addicts
When Fairland resident Shawna Russell sought help for her prescription drug addiction almost a decade ago, she turned to Fairbanks Addiction Treatment Center in Indianapolis. The mother of three had been crushing and snorting oxycodone during the final …
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Recovery Associates Announces That Its Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment …
Recovery Associates is a drug and alcohol treatment center that provides a variety of programs and services for men, women and teens struggling with chemical dependency issues. At the core of their philosophy is the belief that addiction is a treatable …
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Florida Drug Rehab Program Combats New Trends in Alcohol Abuse
Destination Hope, a nationally recognized substance abuse treatment facility in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is reaching out to educate the public about a much-buzzed about method of alcohol abuse that is on the rise. As reported by major media outlets …
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State opening intensive drug recovery program in Morgan County
It's been one of state Mental Health Commissioner Douglas Varney's biggest “wants”: a statewide, intensive residential facility to deal with drug addiction — especially prescription drug addiction, which Varney has long said is spiraling out of …
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Leaving Addiction Behind: Treatment helps meth users drop their habit
In October, she regained custody of her children while still enrolled in the program. Then, on June 27, Chaplin graduated, having been 450 days drug free. “I am now a better mother to my children. … “There's so much more that goes into treating an …
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State opening intensive drug recovery program in Morgan County
It's been one of state Mental Health Commissioner Douglas Varney's biggest “wants”: a statewide, intensive residential facility to deal with drug addiction — especially prescription drug addiction, which Varney has long said is spiraling out of …
Read more on Knoxville News Sentinel

Recovery Associates Brings Its Leading-Edge Drug and Alcohol Treatment …
Professional substance abuse support for men, women and adolescents will be available in Bay Harbor Islands, which is located in South Florida. Recovery Associates' multiple treatment tracks will be available for all people who are looking to continue …
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