Substance Abuse on the Rise Among Boomers

Substance abuse on the rise among boomers

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Tobacco addiction continues to be the leading addiction among older adults, according to Dr. Douglas M. Ziedonis, professor and chairman of the Department of Psychiatry at University of Massachusetts Medical School, but abuse of prescription drugs, …
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Working to Treat Pain and Prevent Problems

Filed under: Drug Addiction Massachusetts

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts announces steps to help prevent prescription pain killer misuse, addiction and diversion. BOSTON–(EON: Enhanced Online News)–In an effort to limit possible prescription narcotic misuse and dependence among its …
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Here is the latest Massachusetts news from The Associated Press

Filed under: Drug Addiction Massachusetts

On Monday, Kerry and Director R. Gil Kerlikowske are scheduled to visit Roca, a Chelsea youth center focused on lifting young people out of poverty, violence and drug abuse. BOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation is launching an …
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Life On The Streetz…..Silent Warrior – This video is a Music Video too show the world what a lot of people go through each day and the different experiences others share on a day to day basis.. This is the city of Lowell,Massachusetts. (Music Not Owned By me)

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Massachusetts‘ hidden addiction: We taught them about drug use, alcohol use, when Oxycontin hit in the late 90s … http://t.co/gCJaZ0LP – by LiquorBargain (LiquorBargain)

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Check out my new @Avvo Legal Guide: Does Massachusetts recognize drug addiction as grounds for divorce? http://t.co/rvXpSlvA – by LewisLeeper (Howard Lewis)