SWVA Prescription Drug Abuse Problem One of Worst in Country

SWVA prescription drug abuse problem one of worst in country

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Prescription drugs can be a positive solution to a serious health problem, but experts say in southwest Virginia, they're number one when it comes to abuse. And the problem according to Tim Heaphy, U.S. Attorney for Virginia's western district, has …
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Hinsdale District 86 officials: drug use an “epidemic” that can't be ignored

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Berlin was speaking about drug abuse, and specifically heroin addiction, to about 100 people who attended a parent education forum Nov. 7, hosted by Hinsdale High School District 86 at Hinsdale South High School. Other speakers included parents of drug …
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Metro: Prescription drug abuse leading to more heroin use — and deaths – in …

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In the five-plus years since his recovery, however, Thompson said he has seen prescription drug and heroin use grow, forever altering or ending the lives of his friends who didn't escape the addiction. “Unfortunately, most of my friends passed away or …
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