substance abuse http://www.npr.org substance abuse en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 12:27:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg substance abuse http://www.npr.org yes Overdose Deaths From Narcotics Keep Climbing Pharmaceuticals were involved in more than half of the 38,329 overdose deaths in the U.S. in 2010. Opioid painkillers, such as hydrocodone, were the most common prescription drugs involved. But drugs for mental health conditions were also implicated often. Wed, 20 Feb 2013 12:27:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/02/20/172481359/overdose-deaths-from-narcotics-keep-climbing?ft=1&f=142304064 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/02/20/172481359/overdose-deaths-from-narcotics-keep-climbing?ft=1&f=142304064 Pharmaceuticals were involved in more than half of the 38,329 overdose deaths in the U.S. in 2010. Opioid painkillers, such as hydrocodone, were the most common prescription drugs involved. But drugs for mental health conditions were also implicated often. no Pharmaceuticals were involved in more than half of the 38,329 overdose deaths in the U.S. in 2010. Opioid painkillers, such as hydrocodone, were the most common prescription drugs involved. But drugs for mental health conditions were also implicated often.

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]]> To Fight Addiction, FDA Advisers Endorse Limits On Vicodin Painkillers containing the drug hydrocodone have provided relief to many in pain. But a panel recommended the federal government place restrictions on access to the drugs to lessen the odds of addiction. Fri, 25 Jan 2013 16:46:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/01/25/170255897/to-fight-addiction-fda-advisers-endorse-limits-on-vicodin-and-similar-painkiller?ft=1&f=142304064 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/01/25/170255897/to-fight-addiction-fda-advisers-endorse-limits-on-vicodin-and-similar-painkiller?ft=1&f=142304064 Painkillers containing the drug hydrocodone have provided relief to many in pain. But a panel recommended the federal government place restrictions on access to the drugs to lessen the odds of addiction. 237 no Painkillers containing the drug hydrocodone have provided relief to many in pain. But a panel recommended the federal government place restrictions on access to the drugs to lessen the odds of addiction.

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]]> Providing Holistic Care In Durham, N.C. Caare, a grassroots organization that promotes a comprehensive approach to health, runs a food bank, provides substance abuse counseling and various activities — from yoga to zumba — all free of charge. Wed, 08 Aug 2012 12:30:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/participationnation/2012/08/08/157789339/providing-holistic-care-in-durham-n-c?ft=1&f=142304064 http://www.npr.org/blogs/participationnation/2012/08/08/157789339/providing-holistic-care-in-durham-n-c?ft=1&f=142304064 Caare, a grassroots organization that promotes a comprehensive approach to health, runs a food bank, provides substance abuse counseling and various activities — from yoga to zumba — all free of charge. no Caare, a grassroots organization that promotes a comprehensive approach to health, runs a food bank, provides substance abuse counseling and various activities — from yoga to zumba — all free of charge.

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]]> A Permanent Home That Allows Drinking Helps Homeless Drink Less Homeless people may stand a better chance of improving their health when offered a permanent place to live without a requirement for sobriety, the results from a Seattle center suggest. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:08:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/01/19/145477493/a-permanent-home-that-allows-drinking-helps-homeless-drink-less?ft=1&f=142304064 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/01/19/145477493/a-permanent-home-that-allows-drinking-helps-homeless-drink-less?ft=1&f=142304064 Homeless people may stand a better chance of improving their health when offered a permanent place to live without a requirement for sobriety, the results from a Seattle center suggest. no Homeless people may stand a better chance of improving their health when offered a permanent place to live without a requirement for sobriety, the results from a Seattle center suggest.

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]]> Song Contest Aims To Spur Frank Talk About Teen Drug Abuse Teen musicians whose lives have been changed by substance abuse get a chance to tell their stories through song. Winning numbers become part of a campaign against drugs. The songwriters get to go backstage for a rehearsal of the 2012 Grammy awards. Sun, 20 Nov 2011 11:18:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2011/11/14/142304026/song-contest-aims-to-spur-frank-talk-about-teen-drug-abuse?ft=1&f=142304064 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2011/11/14/142304026/song-contest-aims-to-spur-frank-talk-about-teen-drug-abuse?ft=1&f=142304064 Teen musicians whose lives have been changed by substance abuse get a chance to tell their stories through song. Winning numbers become part of a campaign against drugs. The songwriters get to go backstage for a rehearsal of the 2012 Grammy awards. no Teen musicians whose lives have been changed by substance abuse get a chance to tell their stories through song. Winning numbers become part of a campaign against drugs. The songwriters get to go backstage for a rehearsal of the 2012 Grammy awards.

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]]> When To Worry About Smart Kids And Drugs Do children with high IQs grow up to be drug abusers? That was the startling headline on a new research study. But lack of parental supervision and untreated mental health problems are far more likely to be issues, and those are things that parents can fix. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:09:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2011/11/17/142475610/when-to-worry-about-smart-kids-and-drugs?ft=1&f=142304064 http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2011/11/17/142475610/when-to-worry-about-smart-kids-and-drugs?ft=1&f=142304064 Do children with high IQs grow up to be drug abusers? That was the startling headline on a new research study. But lack of parental supervision and untreated mental health problems are far more likely to be issues, and those are things that parents can fix. no Do children with high IQs grow up to be drug abusers? That was the startling headline on a new research study. But lack of parental supervision and untreated mental health problems are far more likely to be issues, and those are things that parents can fix.

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