August 20th, 2017
Across the nation, overdoses are the leading cause of death of people under 50, claiming 142 lives a day.
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Tags: Hope on the Horizon, Opiate addiction, Opiate Epidemic, Opioid epidemic, Painkiller abuse Western New York
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April 19th, 2016
Federal health officials agree that our nation is suffering from a prescription drug epidemic, and they want the American medical community to stop treating common ailments with highly addictive painkillers.
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Tags: CDC guidelines opiates, crackdown on prescription painkillers, long-term treatment for pain, Opiate addiction, Painkiller abuse Buffalo, Painkiller abuse Western New York
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October 16th, 2014
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, painkiller overdoses now account for more than twice the deaths as cocaine and five times as many as heroin—partially because they’re thought to be safer than street drugs and partially because they’re so popular with teenagers.
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Tags: Help for addiction Buffalo, Help for addiction Western New York, Help for Substance abuse, Painkiller abuse Buffalo, Painkiller abuse Western New York
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October 11th, 2014
Addiction is common in people with mental health disorders. Sometimes it’s hard to determine which came first, the substance abuse or the mental health issue.
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September 18th, 2014
Painkillers can be extremely dangerous if taken incorrectly. When discussing their use and effects, make sure to promote awareness of how improper use can abuse and destroy the body.
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Tags: Addition help WNY, Painkiller abuse help, Painkiller abuse prevention tip, Painkiller abuse Western New York, Prevent drug abuse
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