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  1. NIDA’s Dr. Volkow was at the KY Drug Abuse Forum today. She says, “Abuse of opioid analgesics opens the way to heroin addiction.”

  2. Rx drug overdoses in rose 218% from 291 deaths in 2001-2002 to 927 deaths in 2009-2010. This is sad & unacceptable. We must help. (2/4)

  3. LIVE VIDEO: a discussion about the prescription drug abuse epidemic in West Virginia. Watch live at 9 am:

  4. Happy to join Rep. Nick Rahall and Director Kerlikowske in today to discuss prescription drug abuse and how to prevent it. (1/4)

  5. VIDEO: a discussion about the prescription drug abuse epidemic in West Virginia. Watch live at 9 am:

  6. Will also join Rep. Rahall & Director Kerlikowske in the morning at to discuss this heartbreaking epidemic. (3/3)

  7. Automatic spending cuts set to take place would mean 91,000 fewer Americans receiving treatment services for addiction. Please RT.

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