The Quiet Epidemic of Senior Drug Abuse

The Quiet Epidemic of Senior Drug Abuse
It's worth making a distinction between drug misuse, which is common among seniors, and drug abuse which is less prevalent among the older population. The majority of seniors who become dependent on prescription drugs are being treated for legitimate …
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Christie proposes expansion of drug treatment services
Addiction treatment and drug-related law enforcement were focal points of Governor Christie's state of the state speech Tuesday, as the governor sought to refocus attention on his legislative achievements and second-term agenda. Christie praised the …
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New Addiction Helpline in Avon Helps Callers Find Treatment for Substance …
Teenagers with substance abuse and addiction issues in Avon, OH no longer have to worry about how they are going to become sober. The new Avon Drug Rehab and Detox Helpline is a reliable resource that teens can utilize in their search for addiction …
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Spectrum, Dartmouth team up on teen drug abuse program
“It is very difficult to change substance use patterns and behavior,” said Dr. Alan Budney, co-director of the Dartmouth Addiction Treatment and Research Program. “So we always look to clinical science to guide our ideas, and Spectrum leadership thinks …
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