The Fatality Rate Among Hard Drug Users Is 14 Times Higher Than for the …

Published February 14, 2014

The Fatality Rate Among Hard Drug Users Is 14 Times Higher Than For The …
For this study, published in the Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, two groups of cocaine users were taken, one of 8,825 people that also consumed heroin and another of 11,905 people who did not use this substance. All the participants were admitted …
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Surge in heroin use, overdoses hitting close to home
The Glen Burnie hospital also has seen an increase in patients with the symptoms of a heroin overdose. Sperry … A heroin user is more apt to enjoy a dulling effect on the central nervous system, rather than the stimulation provided by cocaine and …
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Growing concerns over heroin use in metro area
Dr. Winsauer has researched substance abuse for nearly three decades. He said the opioid … The National Institute of Drug Addiction, NIDA, is working on vaccines so your immune system fights the effects of heroin, cocaine and nicotine. The goal is to …
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