Prescription Drug Abuse Effects

Published June 24, 2013

Prescription Drug Abuse Effects – A team of Washington and Lee University journalism students examine the consequences of abusing prescription drugs.

Wairarapa may get another 16 pokies

Filed under: effects of drug abuse

"We wonder why we have some of the social problems that we do in our community, problem gambling is a huge but hidden contributor," Aiden Broughton, public health promoter at CareNZ. There may soon be 16 more pokies in Wairarapa, despite a gambling …
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Rules to Ban Menthol and Slim Cigarettes Divide Europeans

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“Smoking is the largest avoidable health risk in Europe, causing more problems than alcohol, drug abuse and obesity.” The public health care cost attached to smoking in Europe is an estimated 25.3 billion euros ($ 33.4 billion) each year, Mr. Reilly said.
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