Local News Briefs Tuesday 12/17/13
Local News Briefs Tuesday 12/17/13
In one instance an agent witnessed him snorting cocaine. In another, one of his customers had to be treated by paramedics after overdosing on Oxycontin. Authorities said Lay was going to Milwaukee twice a… Continue reading
Abusing Wellbutrin Can Be Deadly, Outreach Worker Says
Abusing Wellbutrin can be deadly, outreach worker says
Thompson said people with addictions may actually use Wellbutrin more than they would use cocaine. He said he's been told the effects of coming down from the high are so rough that… Continue reading
Connecticut Police Put Focus on Fentanyl, Dangerous Drug Being Passed Off as …
Connecticut police put focus on fentanyl, dangerous drug being passed off as …
Fentanyl has shared the “cause of death” box with a number of other drugs in some cases, including heroin, cocaine, morphine, oxycodone, oxymorphone, methadone, diazepam, lorazepam and… Continue reading
Gilbert Treatment Center Launches Program to Stop Prescription Drug Abuse
Gilbert Treatment Center Launches Program to Stop Prescription Drug Abuse
A Gilbert treatment center is announcing a new program geared toward eliminating prescription drug abuse within an individual is now available through Drug Addiction Treatment Centers. According to a report… Continue reading
Classifying Ketamine – What It Means if K Moves From C to B
Classifying Ketamine – what it means if K moves from C to B
Ketamine isn't another “designer drug”, one that is made especially for people to use to obtain a “high”. Instead it was … Early symptoms include… Continue reading
Over 65 Drink More Than Others
Over 65 drink more than others
… are the latest data released by the Office for National Statistics. Which are tied to another study claiming that 1 in 10 hospital admissions for emergency care are caused by alcohol and drug… Continue reading