Drug Addiction Ohio: Drug Treatment: How It Works
Ohio is facing a rapid increase of drug addicts all over the country. In 2006, 40 percent of individuals serving a Federal sentence in Ohio had committed a drug violation; out of these, 36 percent cases involved powder cocaine. These statistics shows the need for good and effective treatment. However, the thing to worry about is that many patients have returned to addiction even after being treated by rehab center. Therefore, the choice of drug addiction center should be done after a lot of research in order to ensure a speedy and permanent recovery.
SOLACE Ohio Network 2012
SOLACE Ohio Network 2012 – SOLACE Ohio Network: “Bringing communities together to work toward ending the prescription drug abuse and opiate epidemic in Ohio.” www.drugfreeactionalliance.org/SOLACE
Crackdown on painkiller abuse fuels new wave of heroin addiction
Filed under: Ohio Drug Abuse
By Lisa Riordan Seville and Hannah Rappleye LANCASTER, Ohio — Holly Yates started using painkillers in the ninth grade, at parties and hanging out with friends. The pills were everywhere, easy to get and cheap. By the time she was 18, she was abusing …
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Drug Abuse Columbus: Fueling Addiction – Painkiller Medication Sales Soar!
Sales of the most popular pain medications soared once again. Drug Enforcement Administration figures show dramatic rises between 2000 and 2010 in the distribution of oxycodone, the key ingredient in OxyContin, Percocet and Percodan. It’s said that this push to help relieve the pain of many Americans, is spawning a serious addiction. How are we going to deal with this? FDA and our government is allowing these medications to be prescribed like candy. Certainly, there has to be an alternative to it after weeks of being on any type of oxycodone medication.
Ohio Co. Substance Abuse: Anti-Drugged Driving Campaign
Ohio Co. Substance Abuse: Anti-Drugged Driving Campaign – Anti-drugged driving campaign for Non-Profit Ohio County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition in Wheeling, West Virginia.
Ohio officials, law enforcement push to stop prescription drug abuse in NE Ohio
Filed under: Ohio Drug Abuse
CLEVELAND – The US Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Ohio teamed up with the Cleveland Clinic to spread the word about prescription drug abuse. The day long seminar included talks from Gil Kurlikowske, the head of the Office of National …
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Teen Substance Abuse
Teen Substance Abuse – A picture video I made for an adult sunday school class about teen substance abuse. Images from google, Music: 30 Seconds to Mars – To Kill.
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RT @WesternCapeGov: News: Drug testing pilot project at youth academy shows decrease in substance abuse http://t.co/TqXzHspj #BetterTogether – by mikewilter (Mike Wilter)
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Columbus Drug Abuse: Columbus State Community College Is the Largest Provider of Online Education in Ohio
Located in downtown Columbus in Ohio in the United States that is known as the Discovery District, the school is the largest provider of distance learning opportunities in the state of Ohio, and one of the largest in United States. More than 10,000 students enroll for online studies in any given semester.
Brief Background and Campus
Columbus State Community College was established in 1963 and it serves Columbus, Ohio, and adjacent areas. Campus is situated in close proximity to a host of entertainment and employment opportunities. Main campus is at downtown Columbus while ten other suburban branches are in Delaware, Grandview, Dublin, Groveport, Grove City, Marysville, Gahanna, Plain City, Westerville, and Southwest Columbus. Clubs, language groups, cultural activities, honor societies and sports are popular activities for students. A unique feature is the student government activity on the campus.