D.C. Tops Nation in Drug, Alcohol Abuse

D.C. tops nation in drug, alcohol abuse
Wise said. Dr. Daniel Z. Lieberman, a psychiatry professor at George Washington University, said stress from those high-pressure careers and poverty can both lead to drug abuse — and D.C. has large populations that fall into those groups. In D.C., many … drug abuse washington d.c. – Bing News

Most states put forth little effort to stop prescription drug abuse
Visits to the emergency room for prescription drug abuse almost doubled between 2004 and 2011. The most commonly involved drugs included antianxiety and insomnia medications and prescription painkillers (160.9 and 134.8 visits per 100,000 populations … drug abuse washington d.c. – Bing News

Washington DC Has Highest Drug and Alcohol Abuse Rates
According to a report published by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services, Washington D.C. has the highest rates of drug and alcohol abuse in the country. Statistics indicate that 11.3 percent of Washington D.C. residents, aged 12 years old and … drug abuse washington d.c. – Bing News