Machias Drug Forum Focuses on Down East Drug Abuse Trends, Concerns

Published January 26, 2013

Machias drug forum focuses on Down East drug abuse trends, concerns

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In 2007, abuse of pharmaceuticals became the leading cause of admission to drug treatment centers, a trend that has continued, he said. “The numbers show that 86 percent of fatal overdoses [in Maine] involved pharmaceuticals, and 30 percent of those …
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MLB investigating region in PED war

Filed under: drug rehab treatment programs

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is working with MLB, which declined comment Saturday, but it is unclear whether subpoenas have already been issued, and sources close to the investigation said a direct link to players has yet to be found. The …
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Wasilla Lawmaker Proposes Drug Testing for Public Assistance

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Wes Keller, in a sponsor statement, says Alaska substance abuse costs are staggering. He says while the … The department could deny or suspend assistance to those who test positive and don't comply with a treatment program, or those who refuse testing.
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