HOOKED: County Drug Use Reaches Epidemic Proportions as Overdoses Skyrocket

HOOKED: County drug use reaches epidemic proportions as overdoses skyrocket

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And addicts who relapse after coming out of rehabilitation are in danger of overdosing, according to Thomas Stuber, CEO and president of LCADA, which stands for Lorain County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services. He said they often use the same …
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Few winners in Colombia's fight against drug addiction

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On the streets of many of Colombia's major cities a battle rages every day – but not against armed rebel groups. It is a battle with drug addiction, and in this war there are often few victors. While many consider foreign drug users to be the main …
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National voice on drug abuse research leaving her state post

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Her depth of knowledge and ability to explain trends in drug abuse has made her a favorite of the national news media, leading to appearances on NBC-TV's "The Today Show," CNN, National Public Radio and Fox News, as well as articles in the New York …
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HOOKED: County Drug Use Reaches Epidemic Proportions As Overdoses Skyrocket
Http://chronicle.northcoastnow.com/files/2012/09/09092012drugslide-150×107.jpg Dillon Starnes chose jail over heroin. Homeless and facing the prospect of spending the night at a house full of junkies and relapsing, Starnes on July 11 sat outside his mother’s home in violation of a temporary protection order she had against him and told police when they arrived that he wanted to get clean in … Read News