Heroin use rising in Arkansas; drug deaths rare – San Francisco Chronicle
Heroin use rising in Arkansas; drug deaths rare – San Francisco Chronicle
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Heroin use rising in Arkansas; drug deaths rare
San Francisco Chronicle While heroin use has grown since nearly a decade ago, the state's health department says prescription drug abuse ranks higher on the state's list of health problems. "Heroin is always a concern," said Kerry Krell, the Arkansas Health Department's … 'We're all paying:' Heroin spreads misery in US |
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Concord Police Officer Accused Of Stealing Prescription Drugs From Seniors … – CBS Local
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Concord Police Officer Accused Of Stealing Prescription Drugs From Seniors …
CBS Local CONCORD (CBS SF) — A Concord police officer accused of stealing prescription drugs from seniors resigned from the department on Friday, police Chief Guy Swanger said Monday. Officer Matthew Switzer is set to be arraigned Tuesday afternoon on two … Concord police officer arrested for stealing prescription drugs resigns |
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5 things to know about heroin use, getting help – San Francisco Chronicle
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5 things to know about heroin use, getting help
San Francisco Chronicle Overdose deaths involving heroin rose 45 percent between 2006 and 2010, according to the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy. U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder recently described the problem as "an urgent and growing public health crisis … Heroin use taking a toll on Pennsylvania |
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Zohydro maker sues to block Massachusetts ban – San Francisco Chronicle
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Zohydro maker sues to block Massachusetts ban
San Francisco Chronicle The San Diego-based company argues in its lawsuit that Governor Patrick's order is at odds with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which approved use of Zohydro for severe pain in October. Law enforcement and public health officials fear the … |
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Heroin addicts face barriers to treatment – SFGate
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Heroin addicts face barriers to treatment
SFGate Of the 23.1 million Americans who needed treatment for drugs or alcohol in 2012, only 2.5 million people received aid at a specialty facility, according to the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Heroin addicts are a … |