April 2nd, 2018
Every day, more than 115 Americans die after overdosing on opioids, including prescription pain relievers, illegal drugs such as heroin, and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
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May 2nd, 2017
Warning Signs that Someone You Love May be Using Heroin or Other Drugs
Heroin use has been on the rise nationally for many years, but what’s alarming, and giving parents cause for concern, is the increased use of heroin among teenagers.
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June 24th, 2016
According to the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, summer is when many teens try alcohol, tobacco and other drugs for the first time.
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May 5th, 2016
The statistics are staggering. Drug overdose is now the leading cause of accidental death in the United States.
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January 20th, 2016
Believe it or not, parents have a major influence on whether or not their teenagers will start abusing alcohol or drugs.
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December 16th, 2015
Consider this statistic, according to the American Academy of Pain Medicine, approximately 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain.
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