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Four stories of criminals who dealt prescription drugs
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Brunson said he sold cocaine, crack, marijuana and prescription drugs out of the public housing communities in Wilmington between 2001 and 2004. Drugs seemed like an easy source of income for Brunson after he was laid off from his job installing …
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Reduced sentence likely for witness in killing of Bronco Darrent Williams
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Edwards faced 40 years in federal prison for his role selling and buying crack-cocaine for the Tre-Tre Crips gang. From 2003 to 2006, the gang purchased well over 150 kilograms of cocaine to sell on the street and cook into crack. …
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O'Fallon woman allegedly drunk and on crack crashes into Abe Lincoln statue
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Prescription drug addiction skyrocketed 430% over past decade; Drug rehab for …
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BY Lindsay Goldwert Treatment for prescription painkiller abuse has skyrocketed 430% in the past decade, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration. Federal statistics released Thursday revealed that treatment for prescription …
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Top Drug Rehab Opens New Intensive Inpatient Program
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Recovery First's Florida drug rehab center announced the official opening of a new inpatient rehab program this week. The program expands on potent traditional services and bolsters the treatment center's industry-leading recovery success rates. …
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ARC and Operation UNITE holding prescription drug abuse summit
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… arranged the National Rx Drug Abuse Summit, scheduled for April 10 to 12 in Florida. The summit will include sessions on efforts to deal with the nation's deadly prescription-drug problem though prevention, education, treatment and law enforcement. …
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David Lawrence Center revamps building for substance abuse program – PHOTOS
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By LIZ FREEMAN GOLDEN GATE — Bruce McAndrews walks around the residential substance abuse treatment center at the David Lawrence Center and recalls that it's nothing like when he went through the 28-day program in 2006. …
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New bill would add barrier to welfare, food assistance for people with drug …
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What Is Opiate: Washington State toughens up prescription rules
Medical providers are readying themselves and their patients for the implementation of a new law that regulates prescription opiate drugs used to treat chronic pain. The law, one of the most aggressive in the nation, requires physicians, …
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What Is Opiate: Prescription opiates effective pain relievers, often abused
In present day, there are a significant number of people taking prescription pain relievers, known as opiates, which are derivatives of opium. These drugs include oxycodone, codeine, morphine, fentanyl and several other drugs. …
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Information On Substance Abuse: “A Coalitions Journey to Fight the Prescription Drug Epidemic in Southwest Virginia” : Trailer

Appalachian Substance Abuse Coalition’s documentary trailer on the prescription drug epidemic in Southwest Virginia. ASAC began in 2001 as a community response to the hundreds of prescription drug deaths that led to family destruction, economic decline, higher than state average crime rates and many other social problems. Watch their pioneering strategies in the ares of substance abuse prevention, treatment and recovery which have led to significant reductions in the associated death rates. The final free documentary will be available and posted in August 2011. ASAC serves the Virginia Counties of Buchanan, Dickenson, Lee, Russell, Scott, Tazewell, Washington, Wise & the City of Norton. The project was funded by a grant through the Virginia Office of the Attorney General. For more information on substance abuse prevention, treatment and recovery resources in Southwest VA, go to the ASAC web site at www.StopSubstanceAbuse.com and join over 1550 fans on the “ASAC Coalition” Facebook page.    Read more...