Coastal Lives Are Hit Hard by Heroin
Coastal lives are hit hard by heroin
PACIFIC COUNTY — While statewide efforts to curb abuse of prescription painkillers have led to fewer overdoses and safer prescribing practices, they've also had some nasty unintended side-effects: With less access to painkillers on the street, addicts …
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100 Americans die of drug overdoses each day. How do we stop that?
Fatal overdoses from opiate medications such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, and methadone have quadrupled since 1999, accounting for an estimated 16,651 deaths in 2010. Earlier this week, I discussed the overdose issue with my … I work with many states …
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