Is your teen a substance abuser?

Filed under: drug addiction news 2010

On December 19, the National Institute on Drug Abuse released its annual teen drug abuse survey: “Monitoring the Future 2012 Survey.” The study was conducted by researchers … the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Since 1975, the survey has measured …
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My Turn: Another drug crisis in Juneau

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The wave of prescription drug abuse and addiction took a heavy toll on many Juneau families over the last four years before subsiding recently. Because … In addition, the company was forced to develop a crush proof version of OxyContin in August of 2010.
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Efforts against opiate addiction gaining ground, officials say

Filed under: drug addiction news 2010

More than two years have passed since the program kicked off in the fall of 2010, and it has emerged as a nationwide model, earning Glynn a leadership award from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy. Since October 2010, Quincy police …
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