Overdose Antidote Could Save Lives
Overdose Antidote Could Save Lives
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And in King County, more people die from prescription painkillers than from methamphetamines, cocaine and heroin combined. But a simple antidote could instantly reverse those overdoses. It's called Narcan, and by law, any citizen in this state can …
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Alcohol Detox and Rehab Could Save the Life of a Friend or Family Member
According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) there are 1400 alcohol-related deaths in the U.S. every year. It is easy to imagine these must be hapless losers lying in doorways, or tragic victims of drunken drivers – a fate we could all unfortunately be subject to.… Continue reading
Drug Interventions and Prevention Can Help Save Lives
Drug interventions and prevention can help save lives
Filed under: meth intervention
Franklin, a former drug and alcohol abuser, also watched her own daughter struggle with a crystal meth addiction before seeking professional help for her family. “I took the door off my daughter's room. I had the police come… Continue reading
Only You Can Save Your Kids: Teen Drug Use and How to Stop It
Only You Can Save Your Kids: Teen Drug Use and How to Stop It
Dr. Reznicek is a clinical psychiatrist who offers radical advice for parents who want to keep their teens away from drugs: take complete control of your child’s life. He says parents have all the tools they… Continue reading
Officers Save Woman, Discover Illegal Meth Labs
Officers save woman, discover illegal meth labs
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Ammonia tank locks are an important tool in the fight against meth labs. Kansas Methwatch has a program for farmers. For counterdrug info, go to www.mctft.com. and become a fan at www.facebook.com/PreventDrugAbuse
Lawmakers Look to Save Illinois’ Gambling Industry
Lawmakers look to save Illinois’ gambling industry
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers are off to the races to save the state’s gambling industry. House Bill 3107 would allow horse race tracks in the Chicago area to have slot machines. A similar bill died last year, and the same sponsor, state Rep.… Continue reading
Sentence Reform Could Save State Money
Sentence reform could save state money
TALLAHASSEE — Both Gov. Rick Scott and legislative leaders have pledged to offset the state’s nearly $ 4 billion budget shortfall with cuts to the prison system. With that in mind, Florida lawmakers heard testimony Monday from Texas state Rep. Jerry Madden, R-Plano, who… Continue reading
Save My Son: A Mother and a Sheriff Unite to Reclaim the Lives of Addicted Offenders
Save My Son: A Mother and a Sheriff Unite to Reclaim the Lives of Addicted Offenders
Authors Maralys Wills and Mike Carona have created a thoroughly researched, up-to-date expose of how most crimes in this country are either the direct or indirect result of the criminal’s drug or alcohol abuse.… Continue reading