Drug Abuse Health News Page 13

Report reflects changing patterns of substance abuse

First-of-its-kind drug sanctioned to reverse effects of heroin or oxycodone use

Report finds prescription painkillers, heroin largely to blame, with some states hit especially hard

Drug marketed as Narcan offers new treatment option for family members or first responders

Federal study suggests only about one-quarter seek treatment for addiction

Experts cite despair, especially among the least educated

Study found those less experienced with illegal drugs were more likely to abuse narcotics later

Stroke patients who smoked marijuana also tended to be younger than those who didn't, study finds

New initiative involves government, medical groups, media, drug store chains and more

But some experts say some of the increase may just be more people telling the truth

Second study finds 80 percent of abusers don't get treatment for their addiction

Marijuana accounted for third of drugs found in systems of drivers killed in accidents

Helping smokers quit can improve their chance for successful drug and alcohol treatment, researcher says

Washington, D.C.-based effort also saved $44 million in potential disease treatment costs over 2 years

Survey finds most ask about illegal substance use