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DEA News: Prescription Opioid-related Deaths Increased 114 Percent from 2001 to 2005, Treatment Admissions Up 74 Percent in Similar Period; Young Adults Hardest Hit


(Vocus) May 22, 2009

Washington–Today, Gil Kerlikowske, Director of National Drug Control Policy, released a report on the diversion and abuse of prescription drugs at the National Methamphetamine Pharmaceutical Initiative (NMPI) in Nashville. The report finds non-medical use of prescription drugs a serious threat to public health and… Continue reading

Drunk Driving Deaths Surge on the Fourth of July

(PRWEB) July 1, 2005

The Fourth of July is one of America’s greatest holidays. There are barbecues and swimming pools and fireworks and more. It’s a time of celebration for sure, but too often these celebrations involve heavy consumption of alcoholic beverages.

Binge drinking (consuming five or more… Continue reading

Heroin deaths prompt group’s response

Heroin deaths prompt group’s response
“We want to bring this whole issue of drug use and drug overdose out from the shadows, out from under the veil of stigma, shame, guilt, and grief,” said Suzanne Riordan, executive director of Families ACT!, at press county courthouse press conference.
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Too many deaths make things sound….OFF!?

Question by : Too many deaths make things sound….OFF!?
DJ Screw died of a heart attack on Nov 16, 2000. His cause of death was rumoured to be either a codeine overdose,or the result of long-term buildup of promethazine as a result of chronic sizzurp abuse”

“Fat Pat was shot… Continue reading

Deaths for ADD Drugs

Deaths for ADD Drugs

Twelve Deaths From Injury In NZ Homes Every Week

Twelve Deaths From Injury In NZ Homes Every Week
The number of people dying as a result of accidents in the home is continuing to increase and now stands at 12 deaths per week, according to data released today by the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC).
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