Prescription Drug Abuse: Educate Yourself

Prescription Drug Abuse: Educate Yourself – Created to inform people about the dangers of prescription drug abuse. Educate yourself and help share the possible side effects of the incorrect use of pres…

Number of drug-affected babies in Maine skyrockets

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''The bottom line is we have an epidemic,'' he said of the addiction problem for opiates like heroin and prescription medication. ''As the epidemic increases, it's logical that you're going to have more pregnant women who are opiate addicted.'' More …
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How does it feel to be hooked on opioids?

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… dramatically worse. Where crack once reigned as the most dangerous drug in the city, painkiller opiates like oxycodone, fentanyl, percocet and morphine have moved in, creating a crippling and pervasive addiction problem for drug users. … just so …
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Event set for Saturday to help dispose of unused prescriptions

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Getting rid of expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs helps keep homes safer from theft, offers reduced opportunity for those in the home to abuse the drugs and helps prevent accidental poisonings, according to DEA officials. No questions will …
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