prescription drug abuse

How Does Drug Abuse Affect the Abuser’s Family and Friends?

Question by : how does drug abuse affect the abuser’s family and friends?

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Answer by Jennifer E
The effects of drug abuse can greatly affect friends family and even society. Those closest to the addict will feel the effects the most.

http://family.jrank.org/pages/1647/Substance-Abuse-Effects-Substance-Abuse-on-Families.html
http://www.ehow.com/about_5427848_parental-drug-abuse-effects-children.html

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Almost 1000 Pounds Of Prescription Drugs Collected From Drop Box In Less

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Addiction to Yahoo!Answers?

Question by Dolphin-Bird Lover8-88: Addiction to Yahoo!Answers?
Though new to this i find myself spending more than 3 hrs reading Qs and As, missing out on TV and newspapers. Will
this “addiction” become negative just like those people drinking alcohol, doing gaming everyday or take harmful drugs. Gettting worried. Can some ppl share their experiences? Thanks so much.

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Poll: *IF* Marijuana Becomes Legal in California (Only a Matter of Time) Should the Age for Use Be 18 or 21?

Question by Geo: Poll: *IF* Marijuana becomes legal in California (only a matter of time) should the age for use be 18 or 21?
http://blog.norml.org/2009/02/23/norml-breaking-news-california-assemblyman-introduces-legislation-to-tax-and-regulate-marijuana-like-alcohol/#comments

An assemblyman introduced legalization to tax and regulate marijuana like alcohol just recently in California, click on da link to read more about it..
Oh and not to be rude or offend anybody but..

Anybody hating of weed needs to pull their head of there @ss. Provide me with some valid links on how it is more of a bad thing than a good one and then I will value your opinion.
Well said J, thank you for taking your time to answer.

Is There an Online Support Group for People With a Family Member That Is Struggling With Drug Addiction?

Question by fake_blonde: Is there an online support group for people with a family member that is struggling with drug addiction?
I have a loved one with a substance abuse problem and it has taken its toll on me emotionally over the years. I was wondering if there was a support group for me so that I can talk with others that are facing the same problems. I know there are so many people out there dealing with this too, but I feel alone in the battle.

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Answer by shannonlee05
u could try alanon.com or narcoticsanonymous.com and they should have a link

Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention 3 of 5


 

Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention 3 of 5 – Republican state Rep. Robert Sprague presents the results of a legislative study committee focused on prescription drug addiction and healthcare, with recomm…

 

Teen Prescription Drug Abuse Warning Signs Interview


 

Teen Prescription Drug Abuse Warning Signs Interview – In an on-going series, Inspirations for Youth and Families will be reporting on the early warning signs of teen drug abuse. Each week we will explore a diffe…

 

FDA OKs heroin overdose antidote device

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WASHINGTON — Friends and family will be able to take the first step to save a loved one from an overdose of heroin or powerful painkillers called opioids. The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved an easy-to-use device that automatically …
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