Drug Abuse

Drug Abuse – Promotional piece acknowledging the aftermath that drug abuse causes. Remember, it’s not about ”drug use” this is about ”drug abuse” . drug•a•buse: (n) Wh…

Prescription drug t-shirts cause controversy
New t-shirts glorifying prescription drug abuse are causing major friction among activists and parents. SHARE 28 CONNECT 2 TWEETCOMMENTEMAILMORE. CLEVELAND — It is an epidemic: One in four teens has abused a prescription drug at least once …
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Americans Pessimistic About Efforts To Curb Prescription Drug Abuse
Americans Pessimistic About Efforts To Curb Prescription Drug Abuse. Illicit drug abuse garners headlines and hype, but prescription drug overdoses cause the majority of deaths, so the FDA has a plan for more restrictions. By Katie Rucke | November 15, …
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US prescription drug overdoses quadruple over last decade
On a state-by-state basis, West Virginia led the nation with the highest drug overdose mortality rate of 28.9 per 100,000 people, the majority of which were caused by prescription drug abuse. Since 1999, the state's fatal overdose rate has increased by …
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