Editorial: New York Must Act on Prescription Drug Abuse

Published February 16, 2012

Editorial: New York must act on prescription drug abuse
Filed under: Drug Abuse and Addiction
State Senate Republicans have delayed until next week any honors for pop music legend Whitney Houston. Call it an issue of bad timing. This is the week lawmakers have also been touting efforts to crack down on prescription drug abuse, an epidemic that now claims more U.S. lives than traffic accidents.
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New drug strategy focuses on prevention
Filed under: Drug Abuse and Addiction
Germany's new strategy combating drug abuse focuses largely on prevention and early recognition. Sources of addiction found online make up a major new trend.
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Dependency.net Offers Addiction Assessment and Treatment Options
Filed under: Drug Abuse and Addiction
New Website Provides Support for Alcohol and Drug Addicts and FamiliesPalm Springs, CA (PRWEB) February 15, 2012 Dependency.net, a website devoted to offering information and resources to possible addicts, was launched today. The site features articles on substance abuse, drug addiction, and alcoholism; especially focusing on tolerance and dependence. For people who already recognize they need …
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Is there a link between superstars like Whitney Houston and drug addiction?
Filed under: Drug Abuse and Addiction
In her final hours, Whitney Houston wandered erratically around the lobby of the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Near the end of his life, the onetime matinee idol Elvis Presley was bloated and glassy-eyed. Amy Winehouse became notorious for stuttering and slurring onstage.
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