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Substance Abuse on the Rise Among Boomers

Substance abuse on the rise among boomers

Filed under: Drug Addiction Massachusetts

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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