Fatal Drug Overdoses in Western Va. Break Record
... drug overdoses in western Va. break record Filed under: cocaine abuse The death toll from drug overdoses in Western Virginia reached a new high of 270 last year, according to the state medical examiners office. Dr. Paul Benson delivered… Continue reading
CHS Student Rallies for Substance Abuse Prevention
... student rallies for substance abuse prevention Filed under: substance abuse prevention Cookeville High School student Maggie Amoss, second from right, is Power of Putnam's prevention partner of the month for October. As a member of the youth coalition, one… Continue reading
Hispanic Substance Abuse Fair Held to Educate Youth, Parents and Family on …
... substance abuse fair held to educate youth, parents and family on … Filed under: drug abuse statistics Hispanic Urban Minority Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Outreach Program (UMADAOP) held its 1st annual substance abuse fair at the UMADAOP Youth Center… Continue reading
Critics Says Prescription Drug Law Has Negatives
... says prescription drug law has negatives Filed under: drug abuse effects Steve Beshear recently touted the success of a new law that cracks down on prescription drug abuse. But critics of the law complain those claims are overblown… Continue reading
Myth vs. Fact: The Dangers of Prescription Medication Abuse
... vs. fact: The dangers of prescription medication abuse Filed under: how is cocaine abuse Most commonly, prescription drugs are abused in order to get high or party, to stay awake, to study and for experimentation. There are a lot… Continue reading
Teen Prescription Drug Abuse: 8 Tips for Parents
... prescription drug abuse: 8 tips for parents Filed under: drug abuse addiction Teen prescription drug abuse: 8 tips for parents. By Sari Harrar. During October and November, the Healthy Kids blog examines the epidemic of teen prescription… Continue reading