State Battles Dramatic Rise in Fatal Overdoses

State battles dramatic rise in fatal overdoses
25 ingesting prescription drugs and drinking. High levels of morphine caused her death, the Huntington County coroner later ruled, but Veach also had oxycodone and oxymorphone in her system. For the past … Since 1999, the number of deaths caused by … Read more on Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

9 Disgusting Drugs That Prove Prohibition Will Never Work
The main health danger is that its effects don't kick in for many hours, leading many users to think they haven't consumed enough and eventually risk overdose. The effects can last up to two days. While not rampant, the use of this simple spice to get … Read more on Huffington Post

Marijuana and painkillers both warrant different federal treatment: Editorial …
Marijuana and painkillers both warrant different federal treatment: Editorial Agenda 2013. potraid.JPG. A 2012 … That federal change is reasonable, given the mounting evidence of personal risks, costly hospitalizations and unintended overdoses … Read more on OregonLive.com