Showing posts with label dangerous. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dangerous. Show all posts

Friday, September 2, 2016

CNN Video: What is life like for a heroin addict?




















The heroin epidemic that is plaguing our nation has become one of the most deadly and dangerous issues our society faces today. Heroin laced with fentanyl on the streets is the suspected culprit behind the overwhelming increase in heroin addicts overdosing this past year, CNN reports. 

Watch the full video here.:
CNN Video: What is life like for a heroin addict?

Thursday, July 30, 2015

New Drug Candy Surfaces in South Florida




























Both the United States Attorney’s Office in Tampa, and the Miami-Dade Police Department, are working with The Poison Control Center to issue an alert to the public about two cases under investigation where drug-laced candy was found in Florida communities.

Read more about this story here.:
 New Drug Candy Surfaces in South Florida

Friday, March 27, 2015

Rise in Teenagers Abusing Triple C Pills and DXM Cough Medicine




























There’s been an increase in teenagers abusing cough medicines like Coricidin, known as Triple C, and dextromethorphan (DXM).  These over the counter medicines are particularly dangerous because teenagers and young adults can purchase these medicines themselves without needing a prescription.

Learn more here.: 
 Rise in Teenagers Abusing Triple C Pills and DXM Cough Medicine

Wednesday, July 23, 2014