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Heroin Use in Florida Grows as Opioids Become More Difficult to Abuse

Opiods As opioids become more difficult and expensive to abuse, heroin use is on the rise in Florida, according to law enforcement officials. A similar trend has been reported around the country.

Caring Community May Help Reduce Teen Alcohol Use

caringcommunity Teens who live in a caring community may be less likely to abuse alcohol than their peers who report fewer positive experiences in their community, a new study suggests.

Choosing Substance Abuse Treatment Over Prison Could Save Billions

prison Sending substance-abusing state prisoners to community-based treatment programs instead of prisons could reduce crime and save billions of dollars, a new study concludes.

Drug Companies Want Ban on Generic Painkillers, Arguing Safety is at Stake

pain killer Drug companies that manufacture the painkillers OxyContin and Opana are trying to block generic drug makers' efforts to produce cheaper versions of the drugs.

Prescription Drug Misuse Remains a Top Public Health Concern

Rx pills Prescription drug misuse is second only to marijuana as the nation's most prevalent illicit drug problem, with approximately 22 million persons nationwide initiating nonmedical pain reliever use since 2002.

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