4 Shocking Facts About Prescription Drug Abuse in America

4 Shocking Facts About Prescription Drug Abuse in America

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With Philip Seymour Hoffman, Michael Jackson, Heath Ledger, Whitney Houston and Cory Monteith all meeting an early demise thanks to legal substances, some have begun to take a hard look at the statistics of prescription drug abuse in America. The …
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Cutler's Corner: The many facets of substance abuse

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Another set of heartbreaking stories was shared this week at the Plymouth Public Library where a special commission studying drug abuse and treatment options hosted a stop on their statewide listening tour. Pembroke was well represented with Police …
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East Texas agencies educate on alcohol abuse

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“Alcohol abuse is not uncommon but drug abuse is more common in the people we see.” When it comes to alcohol awareness, Day-Bevis said Mothers Against Drunk Driving has conducted “Lunch and Learn” sessions in which members of MADD have …
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