Heroin Use, Deaths Spike in New Hampshire

Published May 19, 2013

Heroin use, deaths spike in New Hampshire

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In addition, there were 1,154 admissions for prescription drug abuse in 2011, compared with just 102 admissions a decade earlier, Harding said. "So when you start combining these together, for the overall impact and consequence of opioids, it's just …
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Individuals who drink heavily and smoke may show 'early aging' of the brain

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"The independent and interactive effects of smoking and other drug use on cognitive functioning among individuals with AD are largely unknown," added Alecia Dager, associate research scientist in the department of psychiatry at Yale University. "This …
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Conflict-ridden Missouri legislative session could lead to more Nixon vetoes

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Other bills that could tempt his veto pen include one making it harder for some public employee unions to deduct members' dues from their paychecks and one creating restrictions on the use of abortion-inducing drugs. Nixon declined to speculate on the …
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