Health Report Viewed as 'Wake-Up Call' on Heroin Use

Health report viewed as 'wake-up call' on heroin use

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The report from the Massachusetts Health Council Inc., a private advocacy group promoting government action on prevention of obesity, asthma, substance abuse and tobacco use, cited federal statistics showing the Boston region had the most emergency …
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Does Carroll County have a drug problem?

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Since July 1, 62 adults have been admitted into local treatment programs — 11 percent for heroin or prescription drugs. Those statistics don't include Medicaid recipients or adults with minor children who may have reported to Stark County, he said. In …
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Cocaine, heroin consumption fall in EU

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The study, prepared with national statistics from 2010 provided by the 27 EU member states plus Croatia, Turkey and Norway, notes that heroin and cocaine "continue to account for a large share of the harm, morbidity and mortality associated with drug …
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