Once again, research indicates that as prescription painkillers become harder to get, users appear to be switching to heroin. According to a report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) on Trends in Heroin Use in the United States from 2002 to 2013,...
There is some good news on the prescription drug abuse prevention front. A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine shows that after 2010, when oxycodone manufacturers made it crush-resistant in order to deter abuse, overdose rates fell substantially. The dangers of opioid painkillers such as...
"The Perfect Storm: Battling the Drug Epidemic" on April 15 at the Pearl River Hilton will be an important presentation for parents about preventing and understanding the prescription drug epidemic. Do you know what the risks are and how to help protect your kids? Watch: The...
According to Time, "a new report from the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) shows that from 2000 to 2013, drug-poisoning deaths involving heroin increased fourfold, from 0.7 deaths per 100,000 people to 2.7 deaths per 100,000 people. The rate was about four times higher...
If you’ve seen the news lately, you may have noticed that heroin is back in a big way. Communities across the country – regardless of geographic location or economic status – are experiencing an alarming uptick in deaths related to heroin overdose. So why is this happening? Why...
According to About.com’s About Health blog, 2014 saw heroin making a comeback after years of decline, but why? It looks like a combination of factors have led to this unfortunate trend, including increased availability of the drug as well as users switching to heroin in...
Governor Cuomo announced the next phase of New York’s Combat Heroin campaign, which has reached more than 14 million people through social media so far. To reach an even broader audience, ten new “Real Story” videos have been posted to the state’s Combat Heroin website,...
University of Michigan researchers found that teens prescribed anti-anxiety or sleep medications may be up to 12 times more likely to abuse those drugs illegally than teens who have never received a prescription, pointing to the need for increased screening and better monitoring when prescribing...
The article below was written by a college student. We thought it was beneficial to share with the community. While studies show a rise in prescription drug abuse of controlled stimulants, such as Adderall® and Ritalin®, few are aware of the dangers that could result. ...