Heroin Overdose Deaths on the Rise, Maryland Report Says

Heroin overdose deaths on the rise, Maryland report says

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The report outlines a few responses Maryland will take to address the heroin trend. … The trend means more work for people like Mike Gimbel, a former heroin addict who has since dedicated himself to substance abuse treatment and education in Maryland.
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David Cameron urged to take 'now or never' step on drugs reform

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There is already a substantial body of argument and evidence on reforming drug policy – including the recent report by the UK Drug Policy Commission – so any commission will need authority and momentum behind it to achieve change." The detailed …
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Reforming our drug policies will save lives

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Such policies would use the health and community services systems to treat people with drug problems, rather than using the criminal justice system to punish them. Such policies would focus on regulation and education. Such policies would not include …
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