Community 'plagued' by Drug Trend, Officials Say at Opiate Forum
Community 'plagued' by drug trend, officials say at opiate forum
In just one six-month period, September 2013 to March 2014, there were 30 opioid overdose deaths Middlesex County, according to a recent announcement by the Melrose Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition.… Continue reading
MMA's Catch-22 Drug Trap: Why So Many Fighters Fall Into Addiction
MMA's Catch-22 Drug Trap: Why So Many Fighters Fall Into Addiction
For months I've wanted to get started on an article discussing drug use among MMA athletes, but just haven't gotten my fingers to the keyboard. For some reason, after… Continue reading
Bill Would Punish Drug-Using Pregnant Women
Bill would punish drug-using pregnant women
Bill Haslam to veto a bill that would allow women to be charged with assault if they abuse narcotics while pregnant and then give birth to a child who is dependent on drugs… Continue reading
Bill Would Force Doctors to Run Prescription Drug History Checks
Bill would force doctors to run prescription drug history checks
The programs have been growing in size and scope across the nation over the past decade, as prescription drug abuse has proliferated into what state and federal officials are calling… Continue reading
Activist Set for World Tour on Anti-Drug Abuse Campaign
Activist set for world tour on anti-drug abuse campaign
… with strong determination, I decided to stop and have donated my own life to save others through social activities.” He has since conducted over 300 social lectures and seminars… Continue reading
Yonkers Cop Skips Arraignment to Be Treated, Lawyer Says
Yonkers cop skips arraignment to be treated, lawyer says
YONKERS – A three-year veteran of the Yonkers Police Department who was arrested on drug charges earlier this month didn't show up for his arraignment Wednesday because he was in… Continue reading