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How Has Your Family or Community Been Affected by Prescription Drug Abuse?

How has your family or community been affected by prescription drug abuse?
Oklahoma has the fifth highest drug overdose death rate in the United States, with 19.4 per 100,000 people suffering drug overdose fatalities, according to a new report, Prescription… Continue reading

Protesters at the Million Mask March in Washington, D.C., Were Upset About a Lot of Things

Protesters at the Million Mask March in Washington, D.C., were upset about a lot of things
Around the world, people associated with the hacktivist collective Anonymous are participating in masked protests in honor of Guy Fawkes Day. The Washington, D.C.,… Continue reading

Rob Ford Confesses to All Manner of Vices, but Will Not Resign – the Economist

Rob Ford confesses to all manner of vices, but will not resign – The Economist


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Rob Ford confesses to all manner of vices, but will not resign
The Economist
AFTER months of denying allegations that he had smoked… Continue reading

Need for Prison Reform Is Evident – the Hill (Blog)

Need for prison reform is evident – The Hill (blog)

Need for prison reform is evident
The Hill (blog)
Substance abuse is prevalent among 80 percent of female inmates, and many have reproductive health needs. Female inmates are also more… Continue reading

Is Crack Back? – ABC News

Is Crack Back? – ABC News


ABC News
Is Crack Back?
ABC News
In 2012, 1.6 million Americans used all forms of cocaine, including crack, according to the latest statistics by the federal government's Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services… Continue reading

Film Puts Spotlight on Vermont Prescription Drug Problem – Addison County Independent

Film puts spotlight on Vermont prescription drug problem – Addison County Independent

Film puts spotlight on Vermont prescription drug problem
Addison County Independent
DUSTIN, A REAL person battling prescription drug addiction, is seen in the documentary film "The Hungry… Continue reading