Cory Monteith – Drug Abuse Agency Issues Statement
We have reported on the death of Cory Monteith, discussing the coroner's report, and the reactions from other celebrities following his death. Now a statement has been issued by the powers that be at The Partnership for a Drug-Free America. Their hope …
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America's Full-Blown Painkiller Epidemic Detailed In Two Minutes
In 2009, the number of people killed by drug poisoning, driven largely by increases in painkiller abuse, surpassed motor vehicle fatalities for the first time. In 2010, more people aged 12 and older abused or were dependent on prescription painkillers …
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Surfing cops aim to combat drug abuse
The officers, along with their growing group of volunteers, put on public events to attract youth — dropping in on area schools, church groups and civic events to educate teens about the pitfalls of drug use. The group has also planned a free beach …
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Bitter Pills series: Finding ways to combat the growing prescription drug …
Four years ago, Wilkes County had one of the highest overdose rates in the country, four times the North Carolina average. From 2007 to 2009, state records show, overdoses killed more people in Wilkes County than car wrecks. Almost all of the overdoses …
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