Prescription drug use at root of many Utah addictions and deaths

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"About 15 percent of our cases involve prescription drug abuse," said Christian Friden, director of the Alcohol and Chemical Treatment Center at Ogden Regional Medical Center. "I think the person abusing prescription drugs has a harder time admitting …
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Moves begin for Salem inmates

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In addition to more beds, he said the site will also open up more space for drug treatment and educational programs aimed at preparing inmates for reentry into society. “Salem Correctional Center really helps us in a number of ways,” he said. On July 1 …
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Kentucky Ranks Third in Per-Capita Drug Overdose Deaths

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(WYMT)- Kentucky ranks third, behind the states of West Virginia and New Mexico in per-capita drug overdose mortality rates, a new study found. The research from Trust for America's Health also found Kentucky "received nine out of 10 possible …
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Community Services for Oct. 13

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MAN TO MAN PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meets from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the first-floor conference room, 300 Building, at Gadsden Regional Medical Center. For information, call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit …
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