Preview of “Shattering the Myths Around Substance Abuse” – 2013 National Drug Facts Day

Published February 7, 2014

Preview of “Shattering the Myths Around Substance Abuse” – 2013 National Drug Facts Day — Youth from the DC metro area met with top U.S. scientists and inspirational guest speakers to “shatter the myths” around drugs and substance abuse and pledge…

Three persistent myths about heroin use and overdose deaths
In fact, the average age at death from overdose is in the late 30s, and fewer than 5% of cases are teenagers. What's more, we're now seeing overdose fatalities aged in their 50s and 60s. Australian research from 2013 … reduce overdose deaths because …
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Recovering addicts share cautionary tales at heroin forum
Heroin use is a growing problem in the Twin Cities, and community members came together in Anoka on Thursday night to hear personal stories of addiction and learn more about what can be done. … "I've overdosed 10 times, 5 times hospitalized," he …
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