ISP Hoping Parents Stay Educated in Fight Against Heroin

ISP hoping parents stay educated in fight against heroin

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“We have more requests right now for heroin programs, and heroin education from the public, than any other type of drug other than prescription,” said Senior Trooper Tami Watson, with Indiana State Police. Studies show heroin remains the fastest …
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Rx drugs cited in overdose deaths

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Dr. Deborah McMahan, Allen County health commissioner, shared this statistic Wednesday while supporting new initiatives with Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller to combat prescription drug abuse. “Every 25 minutes someone dies from a prescription …
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ADHD preschoolers more likely to have depressed, violent parents

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They are also at greater risk for alcohol or substance abuse, depression and anxiety disorders. Treatment typically involves medication and behavioral modifications. "Pediatricians and family practitioners know to routinely screen for the presence of …
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Focus on Mental Health Laws to Curb Violence Is Unfair, Some Say

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For mental health groups, the proposals under consideration are tantalizing: By increasing services for those with mental illness, they raise the possibility of restoring some of the billions of dollars cut from mental health programs in recent years …
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