Simi Valley Parents Learn About Drug Dangers
Simi Valley parents learn about drug dangers
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According to a 2010 survey from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, about 11.4 percent of those ages 12 to 25 reported using prescription drugs nonmedically in the previous year. Deaths from drug overdoses are second only to those from motor vehicle …
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Badge of dishonour: Death of taxi driver dragged by van is latest high-profile …
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South Africa's police chief General Riah Phiyega said she shared “the extreme shock and outrage” over the video evidence of abuse of Mr. Macia by police officers and said his rights were “violated in the most extreme form.” She was brought in last year …
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Target Youth to Reduce Adult Prescription Abuse
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In the same release, Nora Volkow, MD, director of the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA), noted that prescription medications are beneficial when used as prescribed to treat pain, anxiety, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. "However …
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Crist: Better to play it safe when dealing with teen drug use
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If your son is involved with cocaine, there are two other complicating factors with its use. First, the National Institute on Drug Abuse reported more than 50 percent of cocaine users also will drink alcohol while using cocaine — a particular concern …
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