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Prison For Forced Addiction Treatment? A Parent's 'Last Resort' Has Consequences
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Insurer sent $33,000 to a man struggling with addiction. He used the cash to go on a binge -- and died
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America’s Invisible Pot Addicts
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New opioid reported to be 500x more powerful than morphine could be on market soon
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I lost a sister and a brother to opioid addiction. I nearly lost my own life, too.
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Sick River: Can These California Tribes Beat Heroin and History?
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Lane County sees 21 heroin overdoses in 3 days, triple the average number
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The waiting list for organ transplants is finally shrinking — for a grim reason
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This doctor wrote 130 opioid prescriptions a day. She says she did nothing wrong.
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Keeping her son's memory alive after death from a heroin overdose
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While America wages war on opioids, meth makes its comeback
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VA Adding Opioid Antidote To Defibrillator Cabinets For Quicker Overdose Response
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Congress reaches agreement on prescription for fighting the nation's opioid epidemic
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His family helped cause the opioid crisis. Now he might profit from addiction treatment.
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Shocking trend: Pet owners abuse their own animals to get drugs
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Methamphetamine makes comeback in Colorado as opioid epidemic worsens
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Nearly 80 OD on Synthetic Marijuana
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When the Reality of Addiction Meets the Fantasies of Pop Stardom
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Four Long Beach party-goers hospitalized in Santa Barbara after overdosing on opiates
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'Bad batch' of fentanyl-laced heroin likely cause of increase in heroin ODs, police say
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One in seven U.S. adults used marijuana in 2017
Our kids aren't the only ones that need the education!
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New York sues OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma over opioids
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Bleak New Estimates in Drug Epidemic: A Record 72,000 Overdose Deaths in 2017
Fentanyl is a big culprit, but there are also encouraging signs from states that have prioritized public health campaigns and addiction treatment.
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In the opioid epidemic, breastfeeding emerges as a possible crime
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Juul e-cigarettes and teens: 'Health problem of the decade'?
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Poll Finds More Americans Say Drug Abuse Has Caused Family Troubles
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Hepatitis C and HIV Infections Surge Among People With Opioid Use Disorder
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Growing Proportion of Teens Abstain From Drugs and Alcohol
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Is Forcing People With Substance Use Disorder Into Drug Treatment a Good Idea?
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From Tough Love To Empathy: Coaching For Parents With Opioid-Addicted Children
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Anti-anxiety pills could be next U.S. drug epidemic, public health officials say
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Officials Investigate Sudden Spike in Drug Overdoses in Philadelphia Area
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Are There Any Alternatives When A Physician Offers My Child Opioids for Pain?
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Fighting For The Lives of Our Children
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People are using Fitbits and Apple Watches to monitor their heart rate when binging on drugs — and doctors say it's a bad idea
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Florida now has one of the strictest opioid prescribing laws in the country
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Friend me on Faceook Substance Abuse: Increasing Empathy, Reducing Stigma Matters
6 helpful tips for families with children who abuse substances
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Protect Your Family from the Opioid Epidemic
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New law could affect where you get your pet's prescription
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Here's what new Tennessee opioid restrictions mean at your doctor's office and pharmacy
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Podcast: Listen to ‘The Daily’: How the Opioid Crisis Started
As prosecutors go after doctors, drug dealers and users, those who made billions of dollars from sales of a painkiller at the center of the epidemic have gone largely unpunished
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Fentanyl Is Causing Almost Half of All Overdose Deaths, Research Shows
The American Medical Association noted that of 2016’s more than 42,000 overdose deaths, nearly 46% involved fentanyl.
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Stores Install Blue Lights in Bathrooms to Discourage Drug Use
The city of Philadelphia has begun distributing kits to residents that include a blue bulb for the front porch. The kit also has no-trespassing signs, a tool to pick up used syringes, a box to dispose of needles, and contact information for social service
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How Florida’s new opioid-prescription law affects you
As Florida’s new law on opioid prescriptions went into effect Sunday, patients seeking relief from pain may find there have been changes in what they are prescribed, dosages and physicians who will treat them.
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Are We Making the Opioid Problem Worse?
Might our public policy response be worsening this terrible problem?
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Fentanyl shipment from China worth $1.7 million seized at Philadelphia Port
U.S. Customs and Border Patrol officers seized 110 pounds of the deadly opioid after a routine check at the Area Port of Philadelphia.
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Should People with Drug Addictions Be Forced Into Rehab?
Mandatory drug treatment programs are on the rise. But can a person truly recover when forced into treatment?
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Purdue Pharma's Extraordinary Success Story Explained
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Opioid-Makers Cut Back On Marketing Payments To Doctors
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How America Got Hooked on a Deadly Drug
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A grandmothers loving ode to grandson lost to addiction
For when I finally get to hold you again, I cannot imagine ever letting go. Until then, I will honor your life by going on with mine, by keeping your memory alive, and by educating others on the reality of addiction.
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What's in the House's bills to address the opioid crisis -- and what's not
Outside experts, while applauding Congress for its focus on the issue, say they believe the current package fails to match the scope of the current crisis.
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42% Know Someone Who Has Dealt With Opioid Addiction
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Benzodiazepines: America's Other Prescription Drug Problem
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We Haven't Forgotten about Marijuana or Alcohol. Neither Should You!
"A timely reminder that while the landscape is constantly shifting, some substances — namely marijuana and alcohol — remain ones that parents should be vigilant about."
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Treat Addiction Like Cancer
Do you agree?....
Addiction, like cancer, is a complex disease that requires a multi-pronged approach.
It also affects 1.5 times as many people as those with all cancers combined, and it was pivotal in causing some 64,000 overdose deaths in 2016 alone.
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How to Know if Your Kid is Vaping Marijuana
According to the CDC, marijuana use may have long-lasting or permanent effects on the developing adolescent brain.
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11 teens hospitalized after eating THC-infused gummy bears
WNDU 7/7/17
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The Grief of Child Loss Hurts Worse in Year Two!
Silentgriefsupport.com 7/11/17
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POINT OF VIEW: Do more to get overdose survivors into treatment
Palm Beach Post 6/23/17
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GBI: Two fentanyl analogues may require more Narcan
AJC.com 6/27/17
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Drug Deaths in America Are Rising Faster Than Ever
New York Times 6/5/17
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Why We Should Say Someone Is A 'Person With An Addiction,' Not An Addict
NPR- "With an opioid addiction crisis that shows no sign of abating, how we describe addiction and dependence matters"
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Overcoming opioids: When pills are a hospital's last resort
Associated Press 5/3/17
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When doctors check drug history, opioid abuse drops
UPI 5/1/17
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Teen Marijuana-Related Visits to Colorado ER Rose Rapidly after legalization
Partnership News 'service 5/4/17
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Overcoming Opoids: The quest for less addictive drugs
Associated Press 4/17/17
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After Obamacare: Ending Affordable Care Act Could Cut Addiction Treatment
WFPL.org
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Opioid Overdoses Burden U.S. Hospitals: Report
Health Day News 12-15-16
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Surgeon Generals Report
Surgeon General.gov 11/30/16
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House passes sweeping health innovation bill with $1 billion for opioids
USA Today 12/1/16
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DEA Bans a Cousin of Deadly Synthetic Opioid Fentanyl
Wall Street Journal 11/30/16
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Opiod Overdoses Have Nearly Tripled among Kids and Teens
Health Day News 10/31/2016
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Warm Hand off Program aims to get overdose survivors into treatment
Partnership for Drug Free Kids October 2016
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Local chapter forms to combat addiction, overdose epidemics
Twinsburg Bulletin - Ohio 10/27/16
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Pink: Stronger Than Heroin, But Legal In Most States
NBC News-10/15/16
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Risk of Opioid Addiction Up 37 Percent Among Young U.S. Adults
Health Day News October 4, 2016
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DEA Puts Quota on Production of Opioid Painkillers
Health Day News October 5, 2016
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DEA Puts Quota on Production of Opioid Painkillers
Health Day News October 5, 2016
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Prescription painkillers are more widely used than tobacco, new federal study finds
The Washington Post-September 20,2016
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Opioid crisis gives rise to new caregivers who need assistance
Addiction Professional September 15, 2016
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Incidence of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome — 28 States, 1999–2013
CDC- August 12, 2016
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As states OK medical marijuana laws, doctors struggle with knowledge gap
USA Today August 16, 2016
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Shift in care could reverse the opioid epidemic
The Hill August 7, 2016
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In Boston's 'Safe Space,' Surprising Insights Into Drug Highs
Shots health news NPR
August 8, 2016
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Pfizer agrees to truth in opioid marketing
The Washington Post 7/5/16
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5 Ways to Help a Friend With a Drug Addiction
Teen Vogue /13/16
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E-Cigarette Users Sue Over Exploding Devices
The Wall Street Journal 7/3/16
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Obama to sign bill to battle heroin addiction
Reuters 7/13/16
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Gloucester Police Mark 1 Year Since Launch Of ‘Angel Program’ To Combat Opioid Crisis June 2, 2016 Updated June 2, 2016, 8:23 am LISTEN
WBUR Boston 6/2/16
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Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs Are Associated With Sustained Reductions In Opioid Prescribing By Physicians
Health Affairs
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West Virginia Is Suing McKesson Corporation For Incentivizing Opioid Sales
CBS SF Bay Area-5/25/16
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As U.S. grapples with opioid epidemic, new ways to fight pain and addiction
CBS News 5/10/16
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Prince’s Death Spotlights Overdose Antidote Dilemma
Wall Street Journal 5/12/16
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Drug dealing is a violent crime
The Washington Examiner 5/9/16
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To Treat Opioid Addiction, Cigna Seeks Value-Based Approach
Forbes 5/3/16
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Health officials say too many preschoolers with ADHD still are being put on drugs right away _ before behavior therapy is tried
US News 5/3/16
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Painkiller epidemic: Nearly half of Americans know an addict
CNBC 5/3/16
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Opioid Prescribing Gets Another Look as F.D.A. Revisits Mandatory Doctor Training
New York Times 5/2/16
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Short counseling session in ER can reduce opioid abuse, trial shows
UPI 4/20/16
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Cannabis: scientists call for action amid mental health concerns
The Guardian 4/15/16
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Addiction Epidemic Fuels Runaway Demand for 'Sober Homes'
ABC news 4/6/16
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Rebranding Recovery By Bringing A New Message To People Struggling With Addiction
Forbes 4/7/16
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Michael Botticelli Is Not in Favor of Legalization
New York Times 5/6/2016
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DEA Plans To Decide Whether To Reschedule Marijuana By Mid-Year
HuffPost Politics 4 -5 -2016
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Obama anti-heroin strategy shifts focus to treatment from arrests
Washington Post 3/29/16
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U.S. agency pushes reforms to protect drug-dependent babies
Reuters 3/15/16
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CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain — United States, 2016
Center for Disease Control and Prevention 3/15/16
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Telling docs they overprescribe addicting drugs doesn't make them stop
Reuters - #/7/16
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Heroin Epidemic Increasingly Seeps Into Public View
New York Times 3/6/16
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Maine marijuana legalization bid fails to qualify for ballot
Portland Press Herald 3/2/16
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Bipartisan Drug Abuse Bill Faces Senate Fight Over Money
ABC News 2/29/16
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U.S. Senator Rob Portman Delivers Weekly Republican Address
GOP Address 1/29/16
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FDA Should Add “Black Box” Warning to Opioids and Benzodiazepines: Health Officials
Join Together News 2/28/16
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Fatal Overdoses Rising From Sedatives Like Valium, Xanax
Health Day News 2/18/2012
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Pot Smokers Susceptible to Other Addictions, Study Finds
Health Day News 2/17/2016
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Misuse Of ADHD Drugs By Young Adults Drives Rise In ER Visits
NPR - 2-17-2016
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White House pushes back against Super Bowl ad
USA Today 2-8-2016
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Under Pressure, F.D.A. Adds Measures on Opioid Abuse
New York Times 2-4-2016
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These States Have the Most Campus Alcohol and Drug Arrests
US News and world Report 1-26-16
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Massachusetts Chief’s Tack in Drug War: Steer Addicts to Rehab, Not Jail
New York Times 1-24-16
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Vicodin Scripts Down After Tighter Controls
Med page Today 1-25-16
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Study: 20 percent increase in youth marijuana use
News 20 WWLP.com !/17/16
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Drug Overdoses Propel Rise in Mortality Rates of Young Whites
New York Times 1-16-16
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Presidential candidates relate tales of addiction, but are short on answers
Boston Globe 1-29-15
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Anatomy Of Addiction: How Heroin And Opioids Hijack The Brain
NPR 1/12/16
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New type of marijuana could be ‘extremely dangerous,’ expert warns
New Jersey 12/28/15
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Panel recommends FDA approve implant to treat opiate addiction
USA Today 1/12/16
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Parents’ Drug Abuse Strains Child-Welfare Agencies
Wall Street Journal 1/12/16
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Many continue to receive opioid prescriptions after overdose
Reuters- 12-25-15
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Florida Pill Mill crack down also may have curbed Heroin deaths, research finds
Washington Post 12-21-15
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Most who OD on opioids are able to get new prescriptions
Boston Globe 12-18-15
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America's painkiller epidemic grips the workplace
CNBC- December 15, 2015
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CDC urge doctors to curb opioid prescriptions: “The risks are addiction and death, and the benefits are unproven."
Washington Post- December 14, 2015
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Drug overdose deaths reach all-time high
CNN- December 18, 2015
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Inspirations for Youth and Families NOPE candlelight vigil
Inspirations for Youth and Families
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JOHNS HOPKINS BLOOMBERG SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH The Prescription Opioid Epidemic: An EvidenceBased Approach
JOHNS HOPKINS BLOOMBERG SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
November 17, 2015
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Doctors' group calls for ban on prescription drug ads
CBS AP- November 17, 2015
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CBS12's Extraordinary People: NOPE volunteer helps community honor those lost to or suffering from addiction
CBS 12 News - October 29, 2015
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NOPE candle light vigil at Hillsborough remembers those lost to addiction
HHS Today - October 30, 2015
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Families come together to mourn loss of loved ones to drug use
Palm Beach Post- October 29, 2015
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California doctor convicted of murder charges in overdose of patients
LA Times- October 31, 2015
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Local candlelight vigil held to remember overdose victims
WKTV News Channel 2
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Prescription drug disposal is in the bag under Hillsborough pilot program
The Tampa Tribune
October 18, 2015
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Tampa Bay area dad writes song inspired by daughter’s drug addiction
WFLA- October 15, 2015
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Colorado educators concerned about pot in public schools
The Denver Post
October 14, 2015
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Pens Resembling Hypodermic Needles Stir Ire Amid Drug Crisis
Associated Press October 15, 2015
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What are marijuana’s long-term effects on the brain?
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)-2015
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Reversing Opioid Overdoses Saves Lives But Isn't A Cure-All
NPR - October 7, 2015
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Cigarettes May Sabotage Alcoholics' Recovery
Health Day - October 7th 2015
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U.S. to Release 6,000 Inmates From Prisons
New York Times, October 6, 2015
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HHS Unveils New Rules for Doctors Treating Opiate Drug Abuse
National Journal-September 18, 2015
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Medical marijuana to expand in Florida?
News4Jax - September 30,2015
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FIU awarded $12.7M to study substance abuse impact on adolescent brains
Miami Herald - September 28, 2015
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Commentary: It’s Time to UNITE to Face Addiction
Partnership for Drug Free Kids - September 23, 2015
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A police chief found a clever way to fight drug addiction: Calling out pharma CEOs
Washington Post - September 21,2015
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‘Smart Colorado’ Hearing From ‘Hundreds & Hundreds’ Of Parents About Pot Use
CBS Denver - Sept. 20, 20015
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Rob Lowe Reflects on how the ‘Gift of Alcoholism’ Has Changed His Life
People - September 13, 2015
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Huge Synthetic Marijuana Bust Highlights Growing Threat
TIME- September 16, 2015
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CDC to fund effort against prescription drug overdose epidemic
UPI September 4, 2015
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Vaping: The latest scourge in drug abuse
CNN September 5, 2015
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81-year-old doc’s murder trial provides look at pill mill empire
Palm Beach Post Aug. 24 2015
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Convicted Pillmill kingpin takes stand in doctor's murder trial
SunSentinal August 26, 2015
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Columba Bush puts drug addiction fight among top priorities
Associated Press-August 24, 2015
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Over-the-Counter Drug Literacy a Must for Tweens and Teens
Associated Press-Aug 4, 2015
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Colorado May Ban 'Candy' Name on Marijuana Treats
Associated Press -August 11, 2015
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Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on email Share on print More Sharing Services 9 Over 4 Million Americans Say They've Driven Drunk in Prior Month: CDC
HealthDay News- August 6, 2015
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FDA Offers Guidance on Developing Opioids Less Prone to Be Abused
The Wall Street Journal- April 1, 2015
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Pediatricians Say No to Random Drug Testing in Schools
Healthline- March 30, 2015
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Pharmageddon: An American Epidemic
Future of Personal Health- March 29, 2015
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Study Finds Teens Who Use Marijuana Heavily Have Poor Memories and Brain Abnormalities
CADCA- March 26, 2015
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Amid crisis, states expand access to opioid rescue drug
USA Today- March 25, 2015
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Marijuana Extract for Children With Epilepsy Is Questioned
The Wall Street Journal- March 23, 2015
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Sobriety tests in all new cars might prevent most drunk driving deaths
Reuters- March 19, 2015
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DEA: Deaths from fentanyl-laced heroin surging
USA Today- March 18, 2015
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Why death rates among white women are soaring
The Washington Post- March 5, 2015
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Here's One Simple Way We Can Change The Conversation About Drug Abuse
Huffington Post- March 3, 2015
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D.A.R.E. Was Laughably Bad; Are New School Anti-Drug Programs Any Better?
Healthline- February 27, 2015
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U.S. schools turn to new programs to warn teens of drug risks
Reuters- February 9, 2015
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The Work Before Us: A Message from Michael Botticelli
ONDCP Blog- February 9, 2015
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Laying out the grim facts about drug deaths
Chester County Press- February 5, 2015
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UF study of drug users finds people with ADHD started using at younger age
University of Florida- January 27, 2015
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Why You Might Not Want To Mix Alcohol and Energy Drinks
Time- January 22, 2015
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Gary Martin: NOPE Task Force Brings Anti-Drug Message To Colleges
Th Ohio State University- January 21, 2015
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E-Cigarettes Can Churn Out High Levels Of Formaldehyde
NPR- January 21, 2015
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Alcohol, Pot Fuel Half of Young Driver Deaths, Report Finds
Health Day- January 15, 2014
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No Goodbyes
Milwaukee Magazine - December 12, 2014
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Nicole Whalen: The Rx Factor Unites Students to Raise Awareness
Ohio State University- December 3, 2014
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NOPE Candle Light Vigils raise awareness, decrease stigmas
Ohio State University Generation Rx University Voices- November 5, 2014
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North Adams Vigil Celebrates Addiction Recovery, Mourns Loss
iBerkshires.com - October 1, 2014
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North Adams candlelight vigil held for those touched by drug addiction
The Berkshire Eagle- October 1, 2014
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Largo vigil recalls those lost to drug addiction
CBS 10 News- October 24, 2014
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Drug victim’s brother uses loss as lesson
The Tampa Tribune- October 23, 2014
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Vigil remembers those lost to drug addiction
The Delaware County Daily Times- October 23, 2014
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Boone County vigil remembers those lost to drug addiction
WTHR- Channel 13 News- October 23, 2014
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Parents say ‘yep to NOPE and get life-saving homework
The Unionville Times - October 16, 2014
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Marijuana Use, Increased Availability and Youth Perception of Harms- Floridians Get the Facts
Don't Let Florida Go to Pot- October 13, 2014
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D.E.A. to Allow Return of Unused Pills to Pharmacies
The New York Times- September 8, 2014
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Pot studies suggest regular use is bad for teen brains
USA Today- August 9, 2014
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Adult Diversion: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Crime
Criminal Law DC- August 7, 2014
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Where Americans smoke marijuana the most
The Washington Post- August 5, 2014
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Obamacare Leads to Surge in Mental-Health Treatment
Time- August 4, 2014
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Smokers at higher risk for suicide
CBS News- July 17, 2014
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A Second Chance- A new kind of medical amnesty law is saving the lives of drug users.
Slate- May 7, 2014
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Colorado pot use soars above experts’ early predictions: study
Washington Times- July 12, 2014
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CDC report lauds Florida for crackdown on 'pill mills'
Tampa Bay Times- July 1, 2014
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Painkiller prescription rates vary widely among states
USA Today- July 1, 2014
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Protecting your Child from Drug Use and Abuse
Trusted Heroin Rehab
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Urban Outfitters Features Hairroin Salons With Free “Hypodermic Needle” Pens During Actual Heroin Epidemic
Consumerist
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Franconia doctor, son, sent to state prison for running pill mill
The Times Herald
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Chicago sues painkiller makers for deceptive marketing
Reuters
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The dramatic shift in heroin use in the past 50 years: Whiter, more suburban
The Washington Post
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World Health Organization seeks 50% hike in tobacco taxes
CNBC
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Delray's drug task force looks to battle heroin rise
SunSentinel
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Deaths from fentanyl-laced heroin soar in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Inquirer
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College Guys More Likely to Drive While Stoned Than Drunk, Study Finds
Health Day
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Safety concerns about legal marijuana edibles
Fox News
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Powdered alcohol approval was an error
USA Today
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Study Links Casual Marijuana Use to Changes in Brain
HealthDay
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E-Cigarettes Are Targeted at Youths, Report Says
The New York Times
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Parental Messages That Stress No Alcohol Do Get Through, Survey Finds
HealthDay
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Chester County releases heroin overdose stats
Philly.com
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Prescriptions for benzodiazepines rising and risky when combined with opioids, researchers warn
Science Daily
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Bloomingdale High Student to Speak on Dangers of Prescription Drugs
Bloomingdale-Riverview Patch
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Hillsborough group remembers victims of drug abuse, tries to curb addiction
88.5 WMNF Community Radio
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Delco experts, families talk about heroin horrors
Delco Daily Times
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Marijuana use linked to schizophrenic-related brain changes
Medical News Today
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Fewer teens smoke but more are depressed; fewer teens and young adults abuse pain meds.
USA Today
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CBS 12's Extraordinary People: Alison McClimond finalist in Top 24 Under 24 Drug Mythbusters
CBS 12
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Florida Sheriffs Pass Resolution to Oppose the Legalization of Marijuana
Florida Sheriff's Association
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"Disturbing" study finds 19 percent of teens drive after using marijuana
CBS News
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How to Say NO to Drugs!
Grabel & Associates Article Library
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Eight million lives saved since U.S. alarm on smoking 50 years ago
Reuters
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Ecstasy-related emergency department visits up 128 percent for people under 21
CBS News
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Addiction is Much More than “Just Saying No
Brains on Trial
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NOPE - Narcotics Overdose Prevention and Education, a new drug-prevention program in middle schools
ABC Action News
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Hillsborough group remembers victims of drug abuse, tries to curb addiction
WMNF Community Radio Tampa/ St. Petersburg
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Charleston NOPE Candle Light Vigil
WCBD-TV Charleston News 2
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Vigil to remember victims of drug overdose
News@UNG
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Photos: Vigil of Hope and Remembrance
North Adams Transcript
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North Adams Vigil Brings Drug Prevention Groups Together
iBerkshires.com
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For some wounded veterans, strong prescription drugs can be cause of more pain
PBS NewsHour
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Friends, Family Often the Suppliers in Underage Drinking, Smoking: Survey
HealthDay
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Club Drug Takes Deadly Toll
The Wall Street Journal
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Prescription drug deaths falling across Florida
Miami Herald
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Prescription drug-related deaths fall across state
News-press.com a Gannett Company
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Back-to-College: Educate Your Child to Call 911
Huffington Post
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Clothing collection showcasing Adderall, Xanax and Vicodin criticized for making light of prescription drug abuse
Fox News
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One in 10 Americans have taken drugs prescribed for others: poll
Reuters
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LAT: Purdue keeps 'risky' OxyContin prescribers' names private
FiercePharma
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Heavy drinking costs U.S. $223.5B a year: Which state has highest tab?
CBS News
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Childhood economic status affects substance use among young adults
Health Canal
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Marijuana Use in Adolescence, But Not Adulthood, Linked to Permanent Brain Damage
Counsel & Heal
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Marijuana Withdrawal Added to DSM 5
Drug Addiction Treatment
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Expressing concern about binge drinking can influence student choices
Medical Xpress
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Drug Addicts, Dealers Are 'Doctor Shopping' for Pain Pills
Health Day
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Drug czar: Treat addiction as public health issue
Miami Herald
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Will your toddler be a drinker? Personality may tell
Fox News
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Sharp Rise in Women’s Deaths From Overdose of Painkillers
The New York Times
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Synthetic Drug 'Bath Salts' Trumps Methamphetamine In Addictiveness, Study Finds
Forbes
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A drop box for drugs
SunSentinel
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Opiate overdose deaths 'skyrocketed' in women, CDC finds
NBC News
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Molly: Pure, but Not So Simple
New York Times
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Nearly 7 in 10 Americans Take Prescription Drugs, Mayo Clinic, Olmsted Medical Center Find
Mayo Clinic
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Walgreen in record $80 million settlement over painkillers
Reuters
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Teens Have Unsupervised Access to Prescription Drugs
Science Daily
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Pharmacists, Doctors Ignore Prescription Drug Database
WUSF News
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U.S. House approves bill on prescription drug tracking
Reuters
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Mother uses Ky. law to pull daughter from heroin
USA Today
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Renowned Psychiatrist Dr. John Sharp on Addiction, the Teen Brain and Early Intervention
Intervene
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Parents can prevent teens' substance use despite doubts
USA Today
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Survey points out deficiencies in addictions training for medical residents
Health Canal
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Prescription Drug Abuse: CDC Answers Your Questions
PBS NewsHour
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Alcoholics Who Smoke May Face Early Brain Aging
HealthDay
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States Urged to Cut Limit on Alcohol for Drivers
The New York Times
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Clinton and Kelly declare war on prescription drug abuse
NY Daily News
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Most teen-drinking deaths aren't traffic-related
USA Today
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One-Fourth of Teens Have Misused or Abused Prescription Drugs at Least Once: Study
Join Together Newsroom
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Prescription Drug Abuse: Top 10 Things CDC Says You Should Know
PBS Newshour
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Synthetic marijuana among top three substances abused by high schoolers
The Baltimore Sun
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Study finds many parents underestimate dangers of teens abusing prescription drugs
Fow News
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F.D.A. Bars Generic OxyContin
The New York Times
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Fearing abuse, FDA blocks generic OxyContin
Associated Press
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Pill nation: Are we too reliant on prescription meds?
Today
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Florida's crackdown makes big dent in 'pill mills'
Orlando Sentinel
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Lower Drinking Ages Lead to More Binge Drinking, Study of U.S. States Finds
Science Daily
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Prevention Programs in Middle School May Reduce Later Prescription Drug Use
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Fatal drug overdoses in U.S. increase for 11th consecutive year
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With drug overdose deaths on rise, experts push to recognize signs of addiction
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Outside Box, Federal Judges Offer Addicts a Free Path
The New York Times
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5 Things Parents Do That May Encourage Teen Substance Abuse
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Laser Therapy Switches Cocaine Addiction On, Off in Rats: Study
Health Day
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Bill Clinton: College Students Hurt By Debt, Prescription Drug Abuse
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Parents share struggles with children abusing drugs
The Daytona Beach News-Journal
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New anti-drug program slated for schools N.O.P.E. to use those who have lost family members to drug overdoses
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Grieving Mom Lobbies for Mandatory Drug Rehab
Forbes
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Teen narrowly escapes death after smoking synthetic marijuana
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High School’s Mandatory Drug Test Policy Gets National Notice
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Thieves Target Open Houses for Prescription Drugs
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Drinking Among College Freshmen Hits Record Low, Major Survey Finds
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Study: Smoking shortens life span by at least 10 years
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Smoke-free laws linked to drop in child asthma attacks
Reuters
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Penn researchers use MRI to study drug addiction
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Marijuana legalization 'not sending a good message,' drug czar says
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Replacing Prison Terms with Drug Abuse Treatment Could Save Billions in Criminal Justice Costs
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New York City to Restrict Prescription Painkillers in Public Hospitals’ Emergency Rooms
New York Times
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Drug overdoses top AIDS as main cause of homeless deaths
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CDC: 1 in 5 high school girls binge drink
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Prescription Drug Abuse A Serious Public Health Issue
Medical News Today
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Quitting Smoking Can Reduce Anxiety
PsychCentral
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Detaching With Love: How I Learned to Separate My Son and His Addiction
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Ex-Lake Worth doctor sentenced to 5 years’ probation for alleged ‘pill mill’ operation
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Commentary: Navigating Holiday Stress
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Bondi files emergency rule to outlaw additional synthetic drugs
Orlando Sentinel
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5 Tips for Keeping Your Teen Safe This Holiday Season and into the New Year
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Panel seeks to lower number of drug-addicted babies
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Scientists find gene link to teenage binge drinking
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Report: Synthetic pot sends thousands to hospital
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Botticelli deputy director of drug policy
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NOPE in Pinellas
Volunteers with the Pinellas Chapter of NOPE speak with Pinellas county students about the dangers of prescription drug abuse, the signs of overdose and the importance of calling 911.
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Caffeinated Drink Cited in Reports of 13 Deaths
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With marijuana legal in Wash. and Colo., police worry about keeping stoned drivers off roads
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Ohio State Remembers Victims of Prescription Drug Abuse
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Will a wee sip of alcohol immunize or encourage your wee one?
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Substance abuse diagnoses increasing in U.S.
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Strict Moms Influence Kids' Friends: Study
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Facts on the Emerging Science on the Effects of Marijuana
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Suicide, OD risks high when addicts leave hospital
Reuters
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8 warning signs your teen may be using prescription drugs
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Florida leaders agree to ease funding restraints on prescription drug database
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A call that could save a life
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Party Laws Put Hosts on Hook
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Pilot programs look to increase use of prescription drug monitoring databases
American Medical News
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The ‘designer drugs’ sending children to the ER
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Alcohol, drugs common in fatal crashes
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Suicide, OD risks high when addicts leave hospital
Reuters
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6 Doctors Arrested As Part Of Alleged Pill Mill
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Heroin Immune Cell Seen as Hope for 21 Million Abusers: Health
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Blog: Kids and Parents
An Adict in Our Son's Bedroom
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Prescription Pill Problem Growing On Campuses
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Why the sudden rise in teen-age binge drinking?
New York Daily News
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Ohio State conference takes on prescription-drug abuse in college
The Columbus Dispatch
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Businesses raided in nationwide crackdown on synthetic drugs
USA Today
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Older adults overlook prescription warning labels, study suggests
Los Angeles Times
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Prescription Painkiller Abuse Surged in U.S., Study Finds
Bloomberg Business Week
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Students fight addiction at 'Recovery High'
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Drug Abuse Kills 200,000 People Each Year: UN Report
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First-time teen tobacco and marijuana use booms in June and July
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Prescription drug abuse by athletes is rising, experts warn
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Grieving Mom Lobbies for Mandatory Drug Rehab
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Rapid rise in boomer addicts reported
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Simulator shows young drivers the risks of distraction
USA Today
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Genes May Influence Reactions to Painkillers
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Study Links Prescription Drug Abuse and Depression, Suicidal Thoughts in College Students
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Drug czar says addiction is a health problem, not a moral failing
Los Angeles TImes
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6 Skill Sets Every Child Needs to Guard Against Addiction
PsychCentral
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Trash Can May Be Greenest Option For Unused Drugs
NPR's Health Blog
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Data suggests drug treatment can lower U.S. crime
Reuters
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Scientists Find Yet Another Link Between Alcohol and Breast Cancer
The Atlantic
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Kids and Drugs: Lock Up Your Prescriptions
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Friends' Parents Can Sway Teens' Odds for Drinking, Smoking
Health Day
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Lawmakers: Prescription drug abuse fight needs federal hand
The Hill
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Child injury deaths fell 30% in decade, but drug deaths rose
Los Angeles Times
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Some Teens May Be Pre-Wired for Addiction: Study
ABC News
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Hooked: Why bad habits are hard to break
60 Minutes
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Obama’s Drug Czar Stumps for ‘Third Way’ Policy
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7 minutes of counseling can curb binge drinking
New York Daily News
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Smoking deaths triple over decade: tobacco report
Reuters
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Blog: R. Gil Kerlikowske Setting the Record Straight: Responding to the Prescription Drug Abuse Epidemic
The Huffington Post
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Empathetic Middle School Teachers Lower Teen Alcohol Risk
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Celebrity addicts: Who dies, who survives, and why?
USA Today
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Florida claims success against "pill mills"
Reuters
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Ten Percent of American Adults Consider Themselves in Recovery From Drug or Alcohol Abuse
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Families urge students to speak up about substance abuse
Tampa Bay Online
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Teen drivers and marijuana: A 'dangerous trend'
USA Today
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Doctor who worked at St. Mary gets 6 1/2 years in prison in pill mill ring
The Palm Beach Post
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Florida House votes to revise ban on designer drug
Tampa Bay Online
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Hospitalization of US Underage Drinkers Common, Costs $755 Million a Year
Science Daily
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DEA blocks Sanford CVS stores from selling controlled substances
Orlando Sentinel
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Siblings Brain Study Sheds Light on the Roots of Addiction
Time
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DEA sees sharp drop in Florida oxycodone sales
SunSentinel
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Government Publishes Guide on Drug Abuse Treatment
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