Manchester Police Fight Rising Tide Of Drugs

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“Basically, it is the biggest problem we face today. I would classify it as an epidemic.” LeVeille says, in Manchester, opiate addiction almost always starts with prescription pills like Oxycodone. “On average it's a dollar a milligram. That's …
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Lisa Robin Kelly Dies: That 70's Show Costars Pay Tribute

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"Lisa had voluntarily checked herself into a treatment facility early this week where she was battling the addiction problems that have plagued her these past few years," he said. "I spoke to her on Monday and she was hopeful and confident, looking …
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Montgomery examines rise in heroin deaths

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Demme pointed to increased efforts by the prescription drug industry to cut down on the abuse of their products, which they fear could drive more people toward heroin. When addicts run into problems getting prescriptions for legal drugs filled, they …
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Thousands honor Elvis Presley at Graceland vigil

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16, 1977, of a heart attack after battling prescription drug abuse. The vigil is the highlight of Elvis Week, which this year featured a listening party at Stax Records for the recent release of the three-CD box set "Elvis at Stax." Performances by …
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