State Report Notes Growing Prescription Drug Abuse Problem

State Report Notes Growing Prescription Drug Abuse Problem

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One woman nearing the end of treatment at an Area Substance Abuse Council (ASAC) program in Cedar Rapids didn't find the statistics surprising. She said her reason for abusing prescription pain killers is the same reason a lot of drug addicts cite for …
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Hispanic substance abuse fair held to educate youth, parents and family on …

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Substance abuse and mental health experts from local hospitals, treatment centers and agencies were on hand to educate youth, parents and families on the dangers of smoking and alcohol and drug abuse. "As educators, families or parents, if we don't …
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Panel examines link between chronic pain, prescription drug abuse

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"He really believed this was something that was helping him," she said. But after several years on the pills, Rummler became addicted to the point where even professional rehabilitation programs could no longer help. His parents, Judy and Bill Rummler …
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