N.J. Attorney General: Prescribed Drugs Kill More Than Heroin and Cocaine

N.J. attorney general: Prescribed drugs kill more than heroin and cocaine

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“Opiates are not hard to get hooked on," said the prosecutor, who before becoming an attorney worked as a drug counselor with heroin addicts in east Baltimore. The rise of heroin abuse in the New jersey suburbs is not surprising, he said, because while …
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Let's seek a national solution to end prescription drug abuse

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In my work, I have witnessed first-hand the devastating effects of prescription drug abuse. Like any form of addiction, prescription drug abuse tears families apart and often causes its victims to lose their livelihoods. In order to keep Florida safe …
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Dale Stephens: State must do more to fight drug abuse

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One of the greatest challenges is the growing level of prescription drug abuse. Until recently, a great deal of prescription medication was funneled to West Virginia via the low-cost flights at Tri-State Airport to and from Florida. Until 2011, Florida …
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Sam Lutfi testifies about Britney Spears' drug abuse and desperation

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In the opening day of the trial on October 18, 2012, attorneys for both sides confirmed longstanding rumors that Spears had an addiction to prescription and illegal drugs (especially meth) during this very troubled time in her life. Lutfi has denied …
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