Indian State Finds Itself in Tight Grip of Addiction – New York Times

Indian State Finds Itself in Tight Grip of Addiction – New York Times
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“But drug abuse is unique only to Punjab … consumption per person in Punjab rose 59 percent between 2005 and 2010. “We are promoting addiction in our state,” said Dr. Manjit Singh Randhawa, the city of Amritsar’s civil surgeon …
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Addictions among older Americans expected to double by 2020 – Deseret News
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Depression and anxiety are the No. 1 reason older adults abuse drugs or alcohol … Caron Treatment Centers surveyed adults who sought treatment for drug or alcohol addictions. The majority of those surveyed said they first tried drugs or …
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Three Health Care Providers Join Substance Abuse Recovery Program – Yahoo Finance
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The West Virginia Prescription Drug Abuse Quitline, operated by First Choice Health … All quitline educators are qualified and trained in addiction and recovery services. “The quitline is an extremely important tool in assisting families …
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A Public Service Announcement on Prescription Drug Abuse – Baseball fan Sammy Turpin explains the dangers of prescription drug abuse and addiction.

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