Holder urges use of drug to help in heroin ODs

Published March 11, 2014

Holder urges use of drug to help in heroin ODs
WASHINGTON — Attorney General Eric Holder Declaring heroin addiction is an "urgent and growing public health crisis,'' urged first responders to carry the drug naloxone that helps resuscitate victims from an overdose. "Addiction to heroin and other …
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Substance abuse coalition looks ahead to 2 events
The Streator Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition is in the midst of planning several upcoming events. At Monday night's meeting, the group discussed further … A panel of experts, two guest speakers and a mock bedroom setup to help parents locate …
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Recovering life after years of drug abuse
When we met Friday morning, I didn't realize the day held any particular significance for Brandon Petock until we got to talking. Turns out Friday marked six months of sobriety for him, a red-letter day for a 24-year-old who has been addicted to heroin …
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Hazelden study compares parental concern, drug abuse
Don't know where to turn for help — Approximately one in five parents (18%) admitted they did not know where to turn for help if their child did struggle with alcohol or other drug abuse. One in five (20%) said they would seek out their primary care …
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