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Krokodil hype: Is toxic 'flesh-eating' street drug in Canada?
Krokodil is named for the Russian word for crocodile and its tendency to turn users' skin rough and scaly. The injectable opioid can cause brain damage and severe tissue damage, sometimes leading to gangrene, amputations and even death. It has also …
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US prescription drug overdoses quadruple over last decade
On a state-by-state basis, West Virginia led the nation with the highest drug overdose mortality rate of 28.9 per 100,000 people, the majority of which were caused by prescription drug abuse. Since 1999, the state's fatal overdose rate has increased by …
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RX Drug Abuse is the Leading Cause of Accidental Deaths — This PSA was created through a partnership between Casa Grande Alliance, Cenpatico Behavioral Health, Arizona Department of Health Services, Pinal County Sub…

Expert: Franconia doctor accused of running pill mill didn't follow accepted standards of care
A Franconia doctor accused of overprescribing powerful narcotics to drug-addicted patients did not follow medically accepted standards of care, a medical expert has told a jury.
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Heroin high: Regional use on the rise
“It's really come to the top of the list as far as addiction that we're seeing.” The federal Drug Enforcement Agency is concerned, too. … Seven people, three of them in Utica, have died of heroin-related causes in Oneida County so far this year, said …
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Drug seizures across Manchester fall by 16% while police chief declares war on … – Mancunian Matters

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Drug seizures across Manchester fall by 16% while police chief declares war on … Mancunian Matters “We also need to tackle the root causes of crime and there's a lot of work going on to tackle the causes of drug addiction.” Mr Lloyd was here referring to the endeavours of Greater Manchester's numerous drugs and alcohol services which aim to …

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Rocking the crisis in the cradle – Stillwater News Press

Read more... Rocking the crisis in the cradle Stillwater News Press Crying behaviors may lead to child abuse causing injury or death. Educate families on normal fussiness to help keep their cool. Lay the baby in a safe crib and step away from the situation if losing control. Get free messages to help during baby's …

Question by Ms. Plata: What type of addiction is painkiller addiction?
I have a friend that I just discover has a painkiller addiction, and I would like to know more about it to see what can I do for this person. Do you know of any websites I can go to?

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Answer by Darwin
Depends on the painkiller. If it is oxycontin, or a related drug, it would be opiate addiction.

http://www.addictioncareoptions.com/

http://www.opiates.com/

Answer by orcaspirits
It is a drug addiction. Look up prescription drug addiction.

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Question by Sarah: Why do all the sobriety chat rooms want my money?
I have no money, no job. I’m fighting a narcotic addiction from recreation and then a health issue. And I’ve been doing good since last march and just this last week I relapsed and all I can think about is how much I WANT to be an addict. And that scares me. I want to be sober, but for some reason I miss it and I want it. I don’t know what to do, because there’s nothing here at my fingertips to find support. I can’t go to a meeting at this hour! I can’t go tell my clinic or they’ll kick me out. Someone please help me,

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