ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE

Published November 8, 2012

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Report: Prescription drug abuse up in Iowa, alcohol offenses down

Filed under: alcohol and drug abuse

DES MOINES — Marijuana and abuse of prescription drugs rose in Iowa, while the number of meth labs and alcohol-related offenses declined, according to the 2013 Iowa Drug Control Strategy report released Thursday. Sixty-two Iowans died of drug-related …
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Acting in 'Smashed' masterfully portrays alcohol addiction

Filed under: alcohol and drug abuse

Rated R for alcohol abuse, language, some sexual content and brief drug use. Sundance Cinemas. Most Popular Comments. Hide / Show comments. I like your writing, Richie, but your lack of compassion does not become you. Yes… (November 8, 2012, by …
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Montgomery County officials examine drug prevention for teens as use soars

Filed under: alcohol and drug abuse

Drug and alcohol abuse is soaring among Montgomery County teens, and county officials are looking for ways to stop it. Emergency calls for oxycodone overdoses doubled in Maryland between 2007 and 2011, state data show, and the number of people …
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Study: Alcohol, drug abuse counselors don't always require total abstinence

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The researchers surveyed 913 members of the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Counselors from across the United States. About 50 percent of the respondents said it would be acceptable if some of their clients who abused alcohol …
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And how the f am I supposed 2 enjoy a day of laziness n drug n alcohol abuse by myself???? (Or at least until 2:15) – by asarno78 (?r????)

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@BigBusiness5 Drug and alcohol abuse by employees causes losses of 0 billion a year to American companies, according to research conduct – by HealthMonthly3 (Health Monthly)