West Virginia Has Highest Rate of Fatal Overdoses
... Virginia has highest rate of fatal overdoses Nationwide, the report says, prescription drug overdose deaths now outnumber those from heroin and cocaine combined. And in 29 states, including … The report also says only 1 in 10 Americans with… Continue reading
Oregon 21st Among States in Drug Overdose Deaths
... 21st Among States In Drug Overdose Deaths Deaths from prescription drug abuse now outnumber those from heroin and cocaine combined — according to a national study released Monday by the Trust for America's Health. Prescription drugs. FDA.gov. Prescription drugs.… Continue reading
EU Lawmakers to Push Ahead With Anti-Tobacco Plans
... are around 700,000 smoking-related deaths across the 28-nation bloc. The issue proved highly divisive in Parliament, and last … Read more on Las Vegas Sun Lean on legislators to fund treatment I only mention this because of one clear… Continue reading
Tennessee Ranks 8th for Fatal Drug Overdoses
... ranks 8th for fatal drug overdoses Prescription drug-related deaths now outnumber those from heroin and cocaine combined. Fatal drug … "Fifty Americans die a day from prescription drug overdoses, and more than 6 million suffer from prescription drug abuse… Continue reading
Missouri Prescription Drug Abuse Increase
... Prescription Drug Abuse Increase "Prescription drug use is the fastest growing chemical dependance that we are seeing right now," said Joshua Allison, Freeman Ozark Center Counselor. Joshua Allison is a counselor at the Freeman Ozark Center for drug and… Continue reading
Deaths From Drug Abuse Drop Sharply in Florida, Locally
... from drug abuse drop sharply in Florida, locally By TERRY O'CONNOR — [email protected]. MANATEE — A sharp drop in illicit prescription drug abuse led to fewer deaths in 2012 and indicates the statewide drug enforcement teams created by Gov.… Continue reading