Medication Can Prevent HIV in People Who Inject Drugs, Study Finds
A new study finds people who inject drugs can cut their risk of developing HIV in half by taking a daily antiretroviral medication, The New York Times reports. …
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Heroin Use on the Rise in Washington State, Report Finds
Heroin use is on the rise in Washington state, particularly among young people, according to a new report. The increase can be traced to laws that have made it more difficult to obtain prescriptions for opioids such as oxycodone, the researchers say.
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Heroin Making a Comeback in Florida as “Pill Mills” Shut Down
Florida officials say heroin is making a comeback, now that the state has had success in shutting down “pill mills” selling prescription painkillers.
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Heroin Addiction Takes Toll in Suburban New Jersey
New Jersey officials report a rise in heroin addiction, drug-related crime and deaths among young people in suburbs. Many became addicted to prescription painkillers, and switched to heroin because it is cheaper, potent and widely available.
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Vaccine Blocks Heroin Addiction Relapse in Rats
Scientists have blocked heroin addiction relapse in rats using a vaccine, according to U.S. News & World Report. They hope the vaccine will be ready for human testing later this year.
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New Jersey Governor Signs Good Samaritan Overdose Law
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie on Thursday signed into law a measure that encourages people to report drug overdoses. The law allows people to call 911 to report a drug overdose, without the fear of getting arrested for drug possession themselves.
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Parents of Young Adults Addicted to Heroin Seek Greater Access to Health Records
The parents of two young adults who were addicted to heroin are advocating for families to have greater access to their children’s health records. They say parents’ input is needed because of the nature of addiction, and young adults’ limited decision-making capabilities.
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Heroin Use Increasingly Seen in Suburbs Across the Country
As prescription painkillers become more difficult to obtain and abuse, a growing number of people addicted to these drugs are switching to heroin, USA Today reports. The trend is increasingly being seen in the suburbs.
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Heroin Use on the Rise in Southern California
An increasing number of teens and adults in southern California are using heroin, according to Drug Enforcement Administration officials.
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Missouri Reports Heroin Use is Increasing
Heroin use is on the rise in Missouri, according to a new report to be released Tuesday. Many people using heroin have switched from more expensive opioid pills, according to The Kansas City Star.
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Heroin Use on the Rise in Washington State, Report Finds
Heroin use is on the rise in Washington state, particularly among young people, according to a new report. The increase can be traced to laws that have made it more difficult to obtain prescriptions for opioids such as oxycodone, the researchers say. …
Heroin Making a Comeback in Florida as “Pill Mills” Shut Down
Florida officials say heroin is making a comeback, now that the state has had success in shutting down “pill mills” selling prescription painkillers. …
Heroin Addiction Takes Toll in Suburban New Jersey
New Jersey officials report a rise in heroin addiction, drug-related crime and deaths among young people in suburbs. Many became addicted to prescription painkillers, and switched to heroin because it is cheaper, potent and widely available. …
Vaccine Blocks Heroin Addiction Relapse in Rats
Scientists have blocked heroin addiction relapse in rats using a vaccine, according to U.S. News & World Report. They hope the vaccine will be ready for human testing later this year. …
New Jersey Governor Signs Good Samaritan Overdose Law
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie on Thursday signed into law a measure that encourages people to report drug overdoses. The law allows people to call 911 to report a drug overdose, without the fear of getting arrested for drug possession themselves. …
Parents of Young Adults Addicted to Heroin Seek Greater Access to Health Records
The parents of two young adults who were addicted to heroin are advocating for families to have greater access to their children’s health records. They say parents’ input is needed because of the nature of addiction, and young adults’ limited decision-making capabilities. …
Heroin Use Increasingly Seen in Suburbs Across the Country
As prescription painkillers become more difficult to obtain and abuse, a growing number of people addicted to these drugs are switching to heroin, USA Today reports. The trend is increasingly being seen in the suburbs. …
Heroin Use on the Rise in Southern California
An increasing number of teens and adults in southern California are using heroin, according to Drug Enforcement Administration officials. …
Missouri Reports Heroin Use is Increasing
Heroin use is on the rise in Missouri, according to a new report to be released Tuesday. Many people using heroin have switched from more expensive opioid pills, according to The Kansas City Star. …
