Wildwood Grappling With Cape May County's Heroin Epidemic

Published October 28, 2013

Wildwood grappling with Cape May County's heroin epidemic
Once this happens, the abuser must use more heroin to achieve the same intensity. As higher doses of the drug are used over time, physical dependence and addiction to the drug develops. Physical symptoms of heroin use include: Drowsiness, respiratory …
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FDA Proposal To Curb Painkiller Overdose Deaths Would Add Burdens For Pain …
Doing so would restrict the number of medical personnel authorized to prescribe the drugs, require patients to bring physical prescriptions to a pharmacy (as opposed to having a doctor call in a prescription), and allow patients fewer refills before …
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Youths Abusing Cough Syrups
Social commentators blamed the breakdown in the family institutions as the main cause of drug abuse. Sociology lecturer Pardon Taodzera said relying on drugs was a symptom of frustration. "The problem of medicines being turned into drugs is just the …
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