The Week in Review: The Heat Is On

Published February 3, 2013

The week in review: The heat is on

Filed under: signs of drug abuse

The third incident was the arrests of Wanda Hamidah and Raffi Ahmad; respectively, a National Mandate Party (PAN) politician and a prospective legislative candidate for the party, following a drug raid at the latter's residence in Lebak Bulus, South …
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Prescription addiction a growing problem for county, state

Filed under: signs of drug abuse

But medical care providers are put into a tough situation. Pauley said physicians and nurses are aware of many telltale signs of drug-seeking behavior, though they must also balance their responsibility for curbing abuse with fulfilling their duty to …
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29 charged in prescription fraud ring

Filed under: signs of drug abuse

“We are still way above the state averages for overdose death rate, but we are starting to see meaningful change in how people are looking at prescription drug abuse,” said P.J. Brooks, vice president of outpatient and youth services at First Step of …
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TEEN SUBSTANCE ABUSE ASSESSMENT – TEEN DRUG AWARENESS PART 2: How to assess teens for a substance abuse problem or drug addiction. Addresses the importance of obtaining assessment at first signs of substance abuse. Drug prevention and education for parents and professionals who work with teens.