Drugs & Addiction : Physiological Causes of Drug Addiction

Drugs & Addiction : Physiological Causes of Drug Addiction – Drug addiction affects every physiological aspect of the body, as every organ experiences the toxicity associated with high consumption of the drug. Understa…

Recent Spike in Heroin Use in Montgomery County

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Montgomery County Public Schools spokesman Dana Tofig told News4 there is drug education in schools, and educators look for signs of drug abuse and offer counseling, but he also said usage, for the most part, takes place outside of school.” “We have …
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Wooton: Scary trend in drug usage by teens

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Theft, lying and advanced manipulation would take time to happen. It was a snowball effect and, as each month passed, it gained a little more power. The end result was a teen addict who had all the signs of addiction — low school performance, poor …
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Former cop admits guilt in federal drug case

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Collins said Billups' arrest was a blessing of sorts because it made Billups realize how his addiction was controlling his life. Collins said Billups' house had gone into foreclosure, his car had been repossessed and he was spending his entire paycheck …
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Local awareness program Nov. 14 alerts parents to warning signs of abuse

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The Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board will hold a free awareness program from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 14 at JIM's Place, 228 W. High Ave., New Philadelphia. An interactive exhibit, designed to resemble a teenager's bedroom, will …
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