Special Report: Prescription Drug Abuse Part I

Special Report: Prescription Drug Abuse Part I – 50 Americans die from prescription drug overdoses every day. It’s estimated that more than 6 million people suffer from prescription drug abuse disorders. Th…

Young, rich people have higher rates of depression and anxiety, says study

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The US research found affluent children showed high rates of alcohol and drug abuse, eating disorders and criminal activity such as stealing from their parents or peers. A theory behind the rate of anxiety and depression is the pressure high achieving …
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Arizona sees spike in kids placed in foster care

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Cuts to child-care subsidies, welfare, family support programs, and substance abuse and mental-health services have pushed more families to the edge, they say. The state's surge in foster care comes as other states see significant declines. Nationally …
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The epidemic is?Heroin

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To combat the deadly drug and its steady increase in use, DeWine has formed a heroin unit made up of investigators, lawyers and drug-abuse specialists, according to a release issued by his office. Its goal is to assist in fighting issues associated …
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