Substance Abuse in Australia: Facts and Stats


 

Substance Abuse in Australia: Facts and Stats – This is a video I made to provide some additional information about drugs to the readers of my article.

 

Pain Pill Abuse Helped by Doctor Inattention, DEA Says

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The high rates of abuse of hydrocodone combination painkillers such as Vicodin show doctors aren't taking seriously enough the risks of the pills, a top Drug Enforcement Administration official said. “This drug has got a hold of this society and it's …
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State Atty. Gen. Olens speaks at Conyers Rotary

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This year Olens will turn his attention to the prescription drug abuse crisis in Georgia. Studies show prescription drug abuse causes more deaths than motor vehicle accidents and more overdoses than are caused by “street drugs,” according to the …
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Prisoners left to fend for themselves when faced with life on the outside

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He had a history of mental illness and drug abuse. He left jail with €38.20 in his pocket. He had nowhere to go and, because prison staff had not had time to help him source a hostel, social welfare payments or a place on a drug-treatment course, he …
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