The Dangerous Effects of Heroin With Dr.Howard C. Samuels on CNN’s Jane Velez Mitchell

The dangerous effects of Heroin with Dr.Howard C. Samuels on CNN’s Jane Velez Mitchell – A look into heroin abuse with Dr. Howard C. Samuels who was featured on CNN’s Jane Velez Mitchell.

In the Grip of Heroin Part 1: Trends in Wisconsin

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WUWM is beginning a series of reports on heroin abuse. One of the people we talked to was Matt, a 29-year-old who lives in Milwaukee. He's in recovery, after using heroin for seven years. Matt did not want us to use his last name, because of the stigma …
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States Fall Short in Preventing Prescription Drug Abuse

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The study evaluated each state on several strategies that have shown promise in fighting against prescription drug abuse. (ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) A new report finds prescription drug misuse is responsible for more deaths than heroin and cocaine combined.
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N.J. heroin, painkiller use growing, experts warn

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Heroin addiction and widespread abuse of prescription painkillers emerged as central crises facing New Jersey residents, health care systems and law enforcement during a state-sponsored summit meeting in New Brunswick on Thursday. The 22nd annual …
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