Faces of Prescription Drug Abuse: Michael Donta

Published March 2, 2013

Faces of Prescription Drug Abuse: Michael Donta – Ashland, Ky. father Mike Donta talks about his son Michael’s struggle with prescription drug abuse.

Outside Box, Federal Judges Offer Addicts a Free Path

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Federal judges around the country are teaming up with prosecutors to create special treatment programs for drug-addicted defendants who would otherwise face significant prison time, an effort intended to sidestep drug laws widely seen as inflexible and …
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What parents should not tell teens about drug abuse highlighted in study

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Proactive parents should be educated about signs of substance abuse and enhance parenting skills to help form strong bonds and open communication with teens through local programs. According to the Mayo Clinic, your child may be at risk for drug abuse …
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Billie Joe Armstrong Talks Substance Abuse In Post-Rehab Interview

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In a his first post-treatment interview, the Green Day frontman opens up to Rolling Stone about his alcohol and prescription drug abuse and what caused him to finally decide to get help. "I couldn't predict where I was going to end up at the end of the …
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