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Officials: W.Va. Pill Users Turning to Heroin

Officials: W.Va. pill users turning to heroin

Filed under: drug addiction articles

Goodwin and Masumoto were among numerous state, federal and local officials who provided updates on efforts to fight prescription drug abuse at meetings in Huntington and Charleston. According… Continue reading

Tipsheet: Chemistry Still Critical to Baseball Success

Tipsheet: Chemistry still critical to baseball success

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Such is the case of Toradol, a nonsteroidal, anti-inflammatory drug meant for injury treatment. … Toradol abuse is cited in litigation filed by former NFL players… Continue reading

Hits and Misses From the Capitol

Hits and Misses from the Capitol

Filed under: Drug Abuse District of Columbia

In Washington, D.C., and in 40 states, it's illegal, but not in Virginia. This week, a House committee killed a bill that would have ticketed people who… Continue reading

Daily Record for Saturday, Feb. 9

Daily record for Saturday, Feb. 9

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Inmate custody status can be obtained by calling the VINE hotline at (877) NE 4 VINE or by visiting www.vinelink.com. Information is available 24 hours a day.… Continue reading

Singer Mindy McCready Dies

Singer Mindy McCready dies

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It's unclear what circumstances led to McCready taking her own life, but it appears she was struggling again with twin issues that have persisted for years — substance abuse… Continue reading

Prescription Drug Abuse Destroys Lives With Death and Crime

Prescription drug abuse destroys lives with death and crime

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While the Scranton Police Department doesn't keep statistics on prescription medicine abuse, Chief Graziano and other law enforcement officials say the drugs have connections to… Continue reading