The Lone Star State has many things to be proud of, but a TX overdose epidemic isn’t one of them. Between 1997 and 2007 alone, TX overdose rates have more than doubled. Drugs like methamphetamine and heroin are largely to blame, and much of it is smuggled over the Mexican border. This rising TX overdose …
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Opiate addiction comes in many forms, nearly all of which are causing problems in Texas. The TX opiate epidemic is a result of an increasing number of opiate prescription drugs being used non-medically, as well as far too many sales of heroin on the streets of major cities like Dallas and Austin. Whether you or …
Unfortunately for residents of the Lone Star State, TX alcohol addiction is a major problem. By some estimates, more than 15% of all adults in Texas have a problem with alcohol, and every year more than 6,000 people die in the state as a result of excessive alcohol consumption. While TX alcohol addiction remains a …
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