Tracing the US Heroin Surge Back South of the Border as Mexican Cannabis …
Tracing the US heroin surge back south of the border as Mexican cannabis …
With its low price and easy portability, heroin has reached beyond New York, Chicago and other places where it has long been available. Rural areas of New England, Appalachia and the Midwest are being hit especially hard, with cities such as Portland …
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Friends of Cody Spafford Want to Know: Why Did He Have to Die?
Cody had just been offered a top chef position at Buvette, a swanky New York City restaurant. "It seemed like a natural progression in his life, and all the … According to Banta-Green's research, heroin treatment admissions are up for young adults …
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Heroin addicts face barriers to treatment across US
NEW YORK — As the ranks of heroin users rise, increasing numbers of addicts are looking for help but are failing to find it — because there are no beds in packed facilities, treatment is hugely expensive and insurance companies won't pay for …
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