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With Rise Of Painkiller Abuse, A Closer Look At Heroin

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Abuse of prescription painkillers is a "growing, deadly epidemic," according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. On Oct. 24, the Food and Drug Administration recommended putting new restrictions on hydrocodone, sold as Vicodin and other …
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Michigan mom's concerns about heroin abuse launches rally

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A Monroe County mother concerned about the high use of heroin in her southeastern Michigan community has organized a rally to raise awareness about addiction to the drug. The Monroe Evening News reports that hundreds of people are expected to join …
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Experts: Prescription drug abuse leading to spike in heroin use

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“The gateway to heroin use is through prescription pain pills containing oxycodone and hydrocodone,” said Dr. David Greenberg, a Scottsdale-based expert in addiction medicine. “Over 95 percent of heroin addicts that I see got their start using …
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