Calls for a Unified Approach for Dealing With Heroin Use

Calls for a Unified Approach for Dealing with Heroin Use

Filed under: prescription drug abuse treatment

Cape May County ranks in the top five for both alcohol and drug-related arrests and treatment admissions, according to the Department of Human Services' New Jersey Chart book of Substance Abuse Related Social Indicators. … We must work with our …
Read more on Cape May County Herald (press release)

Rising use and abuse of narcotics

Filed under: prescription drug abuse treatment

This equates to an average of over six prescriptions per person, and an annual cost of $ 260 per person. Narcotics abuse-related admissions to publicly funded treatment and addiction services in Ontario doubled from 2004-08. A number of First Nations …
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Health Canada recalls five prescription drugs

Filed under: prescription drug abuse treatment

Health Canada said as on May 27, they have not received any reports of illness from the prescription drugs. Health Canada is … However, Health Canada says patients should not discontinue treatment unless directed by their doctor. Amlodipine is used …
Read more on Beacon News (blog)