For Staten Island youths, danger lurks when designer drug 'Molly' is at the party

For Staten Island youths, danger lurks when designer drug 'Molly' is at the party

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The drug is a stimulant and a hallucinogenic and in extreme cases it can cause heart problems, coma, or death, she said. Even though the users think they're getting "pure" MDMA, they may end up with something else entirely — the DEA analyzed 52 …
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Painkiller Addiction Treatment and Prescription Drug Rehab Announced

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Recovery Associates Drug Treatment Center, through its multiple treatment tracks, now offers support for adolescents and adults seeking to find relief from painkiller addiction. According to research provided by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, …
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Support for people addicted to prescription or otc medicines

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Under the recent health reforms, local authorities, working closely with the NHS and other health partners, are responsible for building an understanding of what treatment responses are required in their area and ensuring that the right support is in …
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Montco suicide rate is up alarmingly

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Men are also more likely to drink alcohol and own or use guns, factors that may not directly cause suicide but that can help facilitate it. Linda Falasco, a therapist in Newtown Square, began specializing in grief counseling after her brother killed …
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