Substance abuse.
A lot of activities is going on in Washington DC; Clinton, Beltsville and Bethesda, Maryland but also in North Virginia and around the country, for addictive prescribed medicine.
If you suffer from addiction, the Circles of Hope Psychotherapy located at 3000 Connecticut Avenue NW in Washington DC can help.
· For information, call 202- 265-2343.
Matthew Stabley from NBCWashington.com reported:
"According to authorities “Joseph Emmanuel Mann, 57, of New Carrollton, Md., led an Oxycontin ring throughout the D.C. area from 2003 through 2011”. He was able to obtain large quantities by using various identities, donning wigs and hats and using several names and birth dates to get Oxycontin 80 mg pills from multiple pharmacies. Co-conspirators said they saw him wear neck braces and carry crutches into pharmacies, pretending to be in a great deal of pain.” January 27th 2012 at 9:45pm; Eastern time.
Oxycodone and related drugs cause serious problems, including:
· Addiction.
· Overdose.
· Serious breathing problems.
· Death in people who are not tolerant to narcotics.
· Cardiovascular disorders and deaths.
Any unlawful distribution of controlled substances via the Internet is in violation of the Controlled Substances Act, Title 21 United States Code (U.S.C.).
Violations are punishable under 21 U.S.C. Section 841, and may include imprisonment and substantial fines.
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