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Prescription pill deaths down, heroin deaths on the rise
2014-10-16 09:01:40| Biotech - Topix.net
New numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests the nation is winning its fight against prescription Prescription pill deaths down, heroin deaths on the rise New numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests the nation is winning its fight against prescription Check out this story on WBIR.com: http://on.wbir.com/1obba4s New numbers suggest the nation is winning its fight against prescription drugs, but that is leading to a new battle against an old drug. 10-15-14 New numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests the nation is winning its fight against prescription drugs, but that's leading to a new battle against an old drug-- heroin.
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Heroin overdose deaths increased in many states through 2012
2014-10-04 04:59:19| Biotech - Topix.net
Heroin deaths increased sharply in many states, according to a report of death certificate data from 28 states published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in this week's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Despite these findings, still more than twice as many people died from prescription opioid overdoses as died from heroin in these states in 2012.
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The epidemic in our midst: Painkillers, opioids and heroin
2014-08-26 21:10:24| PortlandOnline
What: Learn why opioid addiction has soared to epidemic proportions. A panel of experts will present the latest information about Oregons opioid crisis and discuss strategies to overcome this public health epidemic. When: Thursday, Oct. 2, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Where: Oregon Health & Science University Old Library Auditorium, 3181 S.W. Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland Cost: Free. Event sponsored by the Center for Public Advocacy, Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation.
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'Heroin needle' promo pen a sleazy idea
2014-06-25 23:53:10| Beverages - Topix.net
'Heroin needle' promo pen a sleazy idea The syringe-shaped pens even came with the words "I love Hairroin" printed on the side of them.
5 things to know about heroin treatment Vivitrol
2014-06-22 18:11:08| Biotech - Topix.net
Vivitrol, increasingly being tried by courts, prisons and jails across the United States to fight repeat heroin abuse, offers a long-lasting treatment option advocates say addresses the day-to-day struggle of recovering addicts.
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