Workshop Highlights Trends in Youth Drug Abuse
Workshop highlights trends in youth drug abuse
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GAYLORD — Despite recent state legislation aimed at outlawing the sale of synthetic drugs in Michigan and a growing awareness of prescription drug abuse, the use of synthetic marijuana, stimulants and prescription drugs continue to be abused by teens …
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Recovering drug addict found in kids' car after downing 50 tablets
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Stephen Wynne was found unconscious in a children's ride by staff at The Sundial in Sea Road, South Shields, as they were trying to close for the night. The 26-year-old had a blue residue around his mouth, which police found to be Diazepam – a drug he …
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Drug, Alcohol Abuse Costs Alaska's Economy .2 Billion
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A new report finds that alcohol and drug abuse cost Alaska's economy $ 1.2 billion in 2010. That number includes direct, immediate costs, such as the $ 217.7 million spent on criminal justice and protective services and $ 237.3 million on health care costs.
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Drug addict found dead on Burnley bridge
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A MAN found dead on a Burnley footbridge had been battling an addiction to drugs for years, an inquest heard. … Mr Houghton said his good friend had taken cannabis and amphetamines that night and it was well-known that he had a problem with drugs.
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