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according to wwaytv3 Opioid Summit gets people talking about drug 'epidemic' Opioid Summit gets people talking about drug 'epidemic' WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Today Wilmington Police held an Opioid Summit to talk about the drug problem in Wilmington and across the nation."It's like terror.My friends worry every night, just like a terrorist coming in with a bomb. additionally wbng "Kingpin" one of seven people charged in Endwell drug raid "Kingpin" one of seven people charged in Endwell drug raid UNION (WBNG) -- The Broome County Sheriff's Office confirmed SWAT teams and other law enforcement breached a home in Endwell Thursday morning as part of a drug raid.Seven defendants were arrested and arraigned in Johnson City Court on Tuesday at 12 p.m.They are Terrance Wise, David Mikulski, Cassandra Bennett, Christopher Clerveau, Karin Sadonis, Anthony Guccia and Jamie Krmenec. besides businessinsider Indonesia executes 4 peopl

as declared in reflector National opioid abuse legislation National opioid abuse legislation There is something especially insidious about the latest addition to the nation's addiction and overdose list: powerful painkillers such as OxyContin that are known together as "opioid" drugs.Unlike street drugs, these prescription drugs were once marketed as a breakthrough in treating pain, one with minimal risk of addiction.They have instead hooked legions of patients, who continue to seek out this high through doctor-shopping or buying on the street. let alone thenewscenter New technology to fight opioid abuse New technology to fight opioid abuse Pharmacies already calculate the amount of prescription opioids a patient picks up after doctor visits.New technology, called a Morphine Equivalency Calculator, will allow them to get information on the frequency of those prescriptions with a click of a button.It's technology soon to be available to West Virginia phy

according to empr Access to Drugs, Alcohol at Home Impacts Substance Abuse in Adulthood Access to Drugs, Alcohol at Home Impacts Substance Abuse in Adulthood Access to Drugs, Alcohol at Home Impacts Substance Abuse in AdulthoodA larger number of males were more likely to abuse alcohol and drugs than femalesTeens with easy access to drugs and alcohol at home are more likely to drink and abuse drugs in adulthood, researchers from the Michigan State University reported in the Journal of Child & Adolescent Substance Abuse.In one of the first studies to examine how adolescent exposure to illegal substances impacts patterns of abuse in adulthood, study authors analyzed data from ~15,000 participants in the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health over 3 time periods: at average ages 16, 22, and 29 years.In general, study participants with access to illegal substances and alcohol during adolescence started using drugs and alcohol at an earlier age. moreover from wyomingp

according to dailydot Tor users who need help with substance abuse can now turn to this Finnish charity Tor users who need help with substance abuse can now turn to this Finnish charity The dark net has a long and storied history of combating drug harm with education.Now the A-Clinic Foundation in Finland, where dark net markets have gained in popularity, will provide addiction support and prevention to users on the Tor network, Finnish media reports.The A-Clinic Foundation is a charity specializing in treatment, rehabilitation, and substance abuse prevention to help cut the harm that can be caused to individuals and families by drug abuse. not to mention thecomeback Randy Gregory faces longer suspension following another substance abuse violation Randy Gregory faces longer suspension following another substance abuse violation After already being suspended for the first four games of the 2016 season, Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory will now likely miss the fi

referring to register-herald New tool to reduce opioid overprescription launched New tool to reduce opioid overprescription launched With your existing account from... {* loginWidget *}{* #socialRegistrationForm *} {* socialRegistration_firstName *} {* socialRegistration_lastName *} {* socialRegistration_emailAddress *} {* socialRegistration_displayName *} By clicking "Sign in", you confirm that you accept our terms of service and have read and understand privacy policy .{* /socialRegistrationForm *}We have sent a confirmation email to {* emailAddressData *}.Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. furthermore wsaz Morphine calculator launches to reduce opioid abuse Morphine calculator launches to reduce opioid abuse CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- There are hundreds of drug overdose deaths each year in West Virginia.Most of those fatal overdoses are opiate-related.Doctors say it can be tough to keep track of patient's opioid use,

according to wmur New substance abuse treatment center opens in Franklin New substance abuse treatment center opens in Franklin A new treatment and recovery center opened Tuesday in Franklin with the goal of helping men overcome their addictions.Click to watch News 9's coverage.Substance abuse continues to be seen as the biggest public health issue in the state, according to recent polls. coupled with roanoke VTCRI to host community conversation on substance abuse VTCRI to host community conversation on substance abuse Print Subscriber Access (non 7-day)$1.99 for 30 daysCURRENT SUBSCRIBERS: Add unlimited access to our digital content, including roanoke.com and our eTimes, to your current print subscription for just $1.99 for the first month.The $1.99 will be billed to your credit card immediately by PayPalPro.After the first month, your total susbscription price will be $15.47 per month. not to mention oaoa Newly expanded substance abuse treatment center opens

as informed in bbc Zika virus: Florida cases 'highly likely' to be first US-based infections Zika virus: Florida cases 'highly likely' to be first US-based infections Image copyright Reuters Image caption The Zika virus is spread by the aedes aegypti mosquitoFour people suffering from the Zika virus in Florida are probably the first cases contracted within the US, state health officials say.So far, cases outside of Latin America and the Caribbean, where the virus is prevalent, have been spread by travel to that region or sexual transmission.The four Florida cases raise the chance US mosquitoes can now carry the virus. by the same token on chicagotribune Florida likely has first Zika cases contracted from American mosquitoes Florida likely has first Zika cases contracted from American mosquitoes Florida likely has the first cases of Zika transmitted by mosquitoes on the U.S. mainland, the state's governor said Friday.No mosquitoes in the