Teen Drug and Alcohol Abuse Part 1 – The truth about teen drug and alcohol abuse. In depth details about why teens use them, the effects and how they can get help.

Combating prescription drug abuse in Loudoun

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A Food and Drug Administration official said prescription drug abuse "has cast a terrible shadow across our nation and led to a public health crisis of devastating proportions" during a House Health and Energy subcommittee hearing June 14. The Centers …
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The Problem With Pain Pills

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His first book, “Pain Killer: A 'Wonder' Drug's Trail of Addiction and Death,” focused on the potential for abuse of OxyContin, particularly by teenagers. In the new, shorter e-book, Mr. Meier focuses on the long-term consequences of widespread use of …
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Tyson Gay ban: what is oxilofrine?

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Long-term abuse of a drug such as oxilofrine could put result in tachycardias (very high heart rate), cardiac dysrhythmia (irregular heartbeat) and haemorrhagic stroke. It could also cause hypertension (high blood pressure) if taken by people with …
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Alcohol and drug abuse may be genetic risk

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Children of alcoholics are five times more likely to develop alcohol related problems than children of non alcoholics. They are also more likely to be smokers and have other disorders including drug abuse, depression, anxiety and other mental problems.
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