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Florida drug deaths up 20%; new wave of addiction feared

Florida drug deaths up 20%; new wave of addiction feared
While drug related deaths across Florida rose an alarming 20 percent last year over 2008, South Florida saw a notable decrease in two key areas of substance abuse: cocaine and heroin.
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Linwood Group Research Reveals that Alcohol Deaths near 1 Million but Disease Itself is Ignored

Alcohol related illnesses and deaths are on the increase – but what are the government doing about it asks the Linwood Group.

London, UK (PRWEB) July 27, 2008 — A government report released yesterday reveals more than 800,000 people are admitted to hospital each year with alcohol-related illnesses and injuries.… Continue reading

What are the statistics of drug related deaths?

Question by Stephanie B: What are the statistics of drug related deaths?
My health class assignment is to find how many people did from drug related drugs, (Cocaine, meth, etc.) This is due Tuesday! I need a website or statistics!!!! PLEASE!!! ~Stephanie

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Answer by Cliff Schaffer
http://druglibrary.org/schaffer/library/basicfax3.htm… Continue reading

GBL/GHB deaths rise dramatically in the UK year on year

GBL/GHB deaths rise dramatically in the UK year on year

GBL related deaths and injury in the UK continue to rise exponentially. GBL (short for gamma butyrolactone) is currently a legal drug in the UK although illegal in the USA and Canada.

GBL is a “precursor drug” and is swiftly… Continue reading

Man gets 15 years in meth conviction Henze also faced prosecution in children’s traffic deaths

Man gets 15 years in meth conviction Henze also faced prosecution in children’s traffic deaths
PASCAGOULA — A Jackson County drug offender has been sentenced to 15 years in prison, with 10 years to serve and a recommendation for placement in a state inmate-discipline program, according to court records.
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I need information about meth, particularily stories concerning the deaths of children whose parents used it..

Question by Ace: I need information about meth, particularily stories concerning the deaths of children whose parents used it..
I need to find some stories about children who died as a result of their parents use of meth. If anyone should know I am doing a movie about the… Continue reading