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More than 1 in 8 Americans are now alcoholics

More than 1 in 8 Americans are now alcoholics

Two large surveys carried out in 2001-02 and 2012-13 have found that harmful levels of drinking are increasing among almost all demographics in the US. According to an analysis published in JAMA Psychiatry, the number of teetotalers is falling while high-risk drinking and alcoholism rose sharply during the 11-year period. Aug 10, 2017
More than 1 in 8 Americans are now alcoholics

More than 1 in 8 Americans are now alcoholics

Two large surveys carried out in 2001-02 and 2012-13 have found that harmful levels of drinking are increasing among almost all demographics in the US. According to an analysis published in JAMA Psychiatry, the number of teetotalers is falling while high-risk drinking and alcoholism rose sharply during the 11-year period. Aug 10, 2017
Trump holds briefing about opioid crisis

Trump holds briefing about opioid crisis

President Trump held a briefing on the opioid crisis. Trump vowed to continue being very, very tough on our southern border......and continue talks with China where certain forms of man-made drugs come in China is a major manufacturer of Carfentanil, the most powerful commercial opioid in the world... which has triggered a stream of fatal overdoses. But heightened border security wouldnt have stopped nearly 100 million Americans from getting their hands on the drug. One in three US adults are prescribed opioids, according to a 2015 study... a practice which leads to widespread misuse. Meanwhile, American companies Purdue Pharma, Johnson and amp; Johnson, Insys Therapeutics, Mylan and Depomed made the top five opiod products that same year. Aug 9, 2017
The opioid epidemic: About 142 Americans die everyday

The opioid epidemic: About 142 Americans die everyday

The opioid epidemic has been called the worst ever drug crisis to hit the US. Approximately, 142 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose. In fact, drug overdoses now kill more people than gun homicides and car crashes combined.  Aug 8, 2017
The opioid epidemic: About 142 Americans die everyday

The opioid epidemic: About 142 Americans die everyday

The opioid epidemic has been called the worst ever drug crisis to hit the US. Approximately, 142 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose. In fact, drug overdoses now kill more people than gun homicides and car crashes combined.  Aug 8, 2017
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