- Washington residents raise awareness of pregnancy complications due to drugs
Many expectant women find trouble kicking their drug habits, despite carrying a baby. As a result, newborns are often delivered with complications, according to KOMO News. more...
- Martin County reports decrease in drug use among teens
Many regions across the country are struggling to control drug and alcohol use among teenagers. more...
- Washington struggles with drug use among teens
Drug and alcohol use among teenagers is not uncommon, but it is a growing concern among parents and school administrators across the country. more...
- Drug task force regroups, prepares for 2011
Many counties across the country have developed task forces to deal with opiate addiction. more...
- Documentary to debut, highlighting success of drug court participants
Many counties struggling with illicit substance abuse establish drug courts to reduce crime. more...
- Whatcom County may lose drug court due to lack of funds
Many counties have established drug courts to reduce crime rates in local communities. more...
- Nonprofit receives grant to tackle addiction in Denver
Many cities across the country are struggling with drug addiction, and Denver is one of them. more...
- Delaware County receives grant for drug court
Drug courts are effective in reducing crime and giving addicts a second chance at life. more...
- Monongalia County to establish drug court for kids
Many communities attempt to tackle substance abuse problems with drug rehab programs for adults. more...
- Veteran drug court helping addicts get clean
Many individuals turn to illicit substances, such as heroin, to deal with stress. more...
- Small businesses continue to sell synthetic cigarettes
Marijuana is a popular drug among adolescents, but the illicit substance is becoming difficult to obtain and use for recreational purposes as legislators create tougher penalties. more...
- Jefferson County to institute additional family drug court
Addiction in families can not only put a strain on relationships between loved ones, but it can also result in child neglect. more...
- Indianapolis county invests in drug court
Rehabilitation facilities can help individuals struggling with substance dependency, but for those who find themselves in trouble with the law, this may not be an option. more...
- Brain inflammation may result in addiction later in life
Rehabilitation facilities can help individuals struggling with addiction, but many factors contribute to substance abuse. more...
- Drug court to be introduced in Maryland in 2011
Substance abuse costs taxpayers nearly $484 billion every year, according to Drug Addiction Support, a statistics site. more...
- Utah sees increase in heroin usage
More than 3.8 million Americans say they have tried heroin in their lifetime, according to Heroin Abuse, a statistics site. more...
- LASER program helping New Hampshire addicts detoxify
More than 20 million Americans admitted to using illicit drugs within a 30-day period in 2006, according to Drug Addiction Support, a statistics site. more...
- DTAP program may help Pima County addicts
Drug addiction costs $484 billion every year in the U.S., according to Drug Addiction Support, a statistics site. more...
- More car accidents were drug-related in 2009
Between 10 and 22 percent of individuals involved in car accidents are under the influence of drugs, according to Drug Addiction Support, a statistics site. more...
- Drug courts prove beneficial in New Jersey
In 2008, there were more than 4 million emergency room visits that were caused by illicit drug use, according to the Drug Abuse Warning Network. more...
- Drug courts help Utah residents sober up
Drug use can be linked to nearly half of the crimes that occur in the U.S., according to Drug Addiction Support, a statistics website. more...
- Rehabilitation facilities can only guide individuals to stay sober
Drug addiction costs the U.S. nearly $484 billion every year, according to Drug Addiction Support, a substance abuse statistics site. more...
- More babies being born with drug addiction
Nearly 20 million Americans aged 12 or older said they used illicit drugs in 2006, according to Drug Addiction Support, a substance abuse resource site. more...
- Drug courts still lacking crucial funding
Drug addiction costs taxpayers $484 billion annually, according to Drug Addiction Support, a substance abuse support website. more...
- Hamilton defeats substance abuse, inspires baseball fans
As medications become easier to access, more individuals are finding themselves dependent on prescription drugs. more...
- Skit aims to raise awareness of drug abuse
Heroin users spend an average of $150 on their addiction every day, according to My Addiction, a substance abuse awareness site. more...
- St. Louis hosts celebration for Red Ribbon Week
As drug use among adolescents remains a growing concern, substance abuse programs for youth are becoming crucial resources for every community. more...
- Former NFL star shares cautionary tale of drug addiction, alcohol abuse
Approximately 52 percent of adults are regular drinkers, according to the Center for Disease Control. more...
- Obama administration to fight against Proposition 19
A 2005 survey conducted by the National Survey on Drug Use and Health found that 97 million Americans aged 12 or older had tried marijuana, a substance that is illegal for recreational use in the U.S. more...
- Public officials, FDA debate overs sources of teen substance addictions
Substance abuse is a major public health problem among teenagers, sending thousands of people to the hospital each year and often necessitating rehab treatment. However, officials seem unsure what substances are the biggest cause of concern. more...
