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Substance Use Disorder Archive
You can save a loved one from an overdose
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An overdose from opiates, such as herion or Oxycodone generally happens over the course of 1-3 hours. During this time, [...]
Drugs, Alcohol and Your Kids
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According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, more teens are abusing drugs than ever before. In fact, here are [...]
Public Education Campaign Highlights Dangers of Pain-Killers
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This morning at SUNY Buffalo State College, more than 50 organizations, including advocacy and treatment groups, pharmacies, doctors, families, media [...]
In the News: FDA Alters Painkiller Labeling Rules
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The FDA recently announced changes to labeling requirements for painkiller drugs in an attempt to help decrease abuse. The labeling [...]
Video: Heroin in the Suburbs
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CBS Sunday Morning recently featured a short video that sheds some light on an important community issue — the resurgence [...]
Why Call Horizon’s Online Consultation Program?
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Horizon’s FREE online consultation program is proving to be a terrific resource for people who have questions about addiction for [...]
The New Face of Heroin Addiction
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Last month, the nation was shocked and saddened when Cory Monteith of the hit series Glee, died of a toxic [...]
Watching the Flower Bloom
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Employee Spotlight: Nick Gazzoli Every day, Nick Gazzoli strides into his office at Horizon Health Services with great energy and [...]
Women’s Deaths From Overdose of Painkillers On the Rise
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According to a recent NY Times article, more women now die of overdoses from pain pills like OxyContin than from [...]