Scituate community forum: Opiates 101

Scituate community forum: Opiates 101

Filed under: drug addiction news

“The goal of the forum is to show people some of the things that are going on with drug addiction, not just among young people but with the seniors as well,” said Florence Choate, director of the Scituate Council on Aging, and an organizer of the event …
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Use of PMP may increase demand for drug treatment, reduce painkiller abuse

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A Rhode Island Hospital researcher has found that the use of electronic prescription drug monitoring programs (PMPs) may have a significant impact on the demand for drug treatment programs and how prescribers detect and respond to abuse of painkillers.
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Russell Brand recalls drug hell in new documentary Addiction To Recovery

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Ten years on from Russell Brand's well documented battle with drink and drugs the comedian hopes his new hard-hitting documentary From Addiction To Recovery can ignite the debate on the best form of treatment for substance abuse. Related Tags: John …
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