Ban Helps Lessen Southeast Missouri’s Bath Salts Problem
Sep 07, 2012
A year ago, Missouri officials passed a law making certain types of bath salts illegal.
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Alcohol, Drugs Common in Fatal Crashes
Sep 06, 2012
According to data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 57% of U.S. drivers killed in car accidents tested positive for at least one drug.
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In Wake of Camden Killings, Investigators Test Strains of PCP
Sep 05, 2012
After a number of recent murders in New Jersey, local police are testing whether the violent behavior can be linked to “wet,” a combination of marijuana and PCP.
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Suicide, OD Risks High When Addicts Leave Hospital
Aug 29, 2012
According to a recent study conducted in the United Kingdom, drug users out of hospital for less than a month are 10 times more likely to commit suicide or die of an overdose.
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Alabama Leads the Nation with Highest Rate of Prescription Narcotic Use
Aug 27, 2012
According to a study conducted by Express Scripts, a health care company that manages benefits for one in three Americans, Alabama has the highest rate of prescription drug use in the country.
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Kentucky Sees Surge in Addicted Infants
Aug 27, 2012
With one of the nation’s worst prescription drug problems, Kentucky is experiencing another issue associated with the epidemic: soaring numbers of drug addicted infants.
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National Survey Finds 9 out of 10 High School Students Say Classmates Use Drugs, Alcohol, and Cigare
Aug 22, 2012
According to the National Survey of American Attitudes on Substance Abuse XVII: Teens, high school students admitted that about 17% of their peers use drugs, drink alcohol, and smoke cigarettes during the school day.
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Molly, a Form of MDMA, Grows in Popularity but Danger Still Remains
Aug 16, 2012
Over the last decade, molly (a form of MDMA) has grown in popularity among young people and concertgoers due to the feel-good, euphoric high it gives users.
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Prescription Drug Abuse Tragedies Impact Many as Epidemic Continues
Aug 15, 2012
Prescription drug abuse is a growing concern and problem as legal prescription drugs are more accessible and easily prescribed.
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Teens are Using Medical Marijuana Recommended for Others, Study Finds
Aug 02, 2012
A study by the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colo. found that teens receiving treatment for substance abuse commonly use “diverted” medical marijuana that is meant for another person.
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New Study Finds Evidence of Memory Impairments with 1Year of Recreational Use of Ecstasy
Jul 27, 2012
Although there has been some debate about the danger of short-term use of ecstasy, new research by the scientific journal Addiction provides evidence of the drug’s risks.
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Bath Salts Create “Chaos” for First Responders
Jul 25, 2012
Emergency calls related to bath salts or other synthetic drugs are happening more frequently and creating a strain on first responders.
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After “Bath Salts” Ban, Legal Ways to get High Remain
Jul 25, 2012
The United States has seen a large surge in the use of synthetic drugs made of legal chemicals that mimic the stimulant effects oftheir illegal counterparts.
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Recent Bath Salts Incidents Raise Concerns with TempePolice
Jul 20, 2012
Tempe, Arizona, law enforcement and fire department personnel are concerned about the increasing number of bath salts-related incidents in the city.
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New Federal Legislation Can Help Combat Teen Cough Medicine Abuse
Jul 11, 2012
The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) recently applauded the actions of U.S. Senators Bob Casey and Lisa Murkowski, who introduced legislation aimed at helping combat teen cough medicine abuse.
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