Teens Turning to Prescription Drugs in Montreal

Teens turning to prescription drugs in Montreal

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The drugs are easy to find. Eric Francoeur, 17, said he used to buy Codeine, Ativan and Oxycontin from friends at his high school. “I don't think parents see it because they don't notice the behaviours that drug addicts have because we're extremely …
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An inside look at prescription drugs

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But while working over the last year on the prescription drug series “Dying for Relief,” I saw a side of medicine I never expected — one that can lead to pain, loss and sorrow. It has shaken my trust. It has changed me. I've seen patients morph into …
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Teen Killed, Couple Dies During Sandy, Bus Driver a Hero Top Stories of 2012

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A state panel held a hearing at the Daytop School in Mendham where they heard testimony from parents of addicts, recovering addicts and officials looking for help in battling the growing drug scourge in New Jersey. August: Spike in Drug Arrests in …
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School Shootings and Lessons Learned

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With hindsight, Dr. Warren said he would do some things differently — and some the same — lessons that he hopes might help others who are dealing with similar situations. "The consequences do … We had hundreds of kids, parents, and staff. They were …
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