Study: With OxyContin Harder to Misuse, Abusers Shift to Harder Drugs
Study: With OxyContin harder to misuse, abusers shift to harder drugs
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“There is a percentage of the population that is going to, that wants to, use and abuse drugs. The treatment of the problem can't just be focused on the drugs they're taking,” says Dr. Cicero. “If there's a demand there, it will be met.” To try to …
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Christie signs drug court law
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TRENTON — New Jersey will begin requiring nonviolent, drug-addicted offenders to enter treatment programs, even if they don't apply for admission, rather than be locked up in state prisons, under a law enacted by Gov. Chris Christie. The governor, who …
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Eva Rausing death: Parents to launch drugs foundation
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She was married to Tetra-Pak carton firm heir Hans Kristian Rausing. Mrs Rausing's parents said they hoped her "difficulties" with addiction would raise awareness of drug challenges. Helping addicts was a "major defining endeavour" for her, the family …
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FCA seeks community involvement in youth program 'One Way 2 Play'
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“Our society is based on being immediately rewarded and there is no immediate success with drug addiction treatment. If we can't wait five minutes for the microwave, we definitely can't wait five or 10 years for a program like this. It's an investment …
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