With the demand for stronger pain relief, drug manufacturers ride a highly profitable razor’s edge between help and harm. By Dr. Thomas Polucki Gateway drugs are what addiction experts call substances that introduce people to harder drugs. Some consider alcohol and tobacco or vaping nicotine as primary gateway drugs, and there is a lot to discuss about that. Public opinion ...
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Pills Kill Symposium To Be Held In Hopes Of Saving Lives
City of Santa Clarita officials are hoping to address and raise awareness about prescription pill abuse, a national epidemic that has killed more people than methamphetamine, heroin and cocaine combined.
Read More »City Of Santa Clarita To Host Prescription Drug Symposium
Officials say prescription drug abuse claims more lives than heroin and cocaine combined, affecting families nationwide including the Santa Clarita Valley.
Read More »‘Drugs Are Deadly’ Workshop To Address Dangers To Teens And Families
The City of Santa Clarita and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's J-team are partnering to present a "Drugs are Deadly" workshop on Tuesday, Aug. 13 at the Canyon Country Community Center to help families address drug-related issues.
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