Drug Abuse

Feds launch tip line for prescription drug abuse
ATLANTA (AP) — Federal authorities are launching a prescription drug abuse tip line in Georgia to allow pharmacy industry professionals and members of the public to make anonymous reports. The Drug Enforcement Administration on Thursday announced the launch of the statewide tip line. It will allow tipsters to anonymously call or text information about prescription drug abuse. Harry Sommers … Prescription Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

 

Drug-related deaths decline
PEKIN — The shocking rise in drug-related deaths in Tazewell County in 2012 gave way last year to a return to average numbers. Statistics of fatalities alone don’t measure the depth of drug abuse and illegal use in the county. Prescription Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

 

Officers discuss whether they should carry OD drug for addicts
Overdoses in this country are up, especially among heroin and prescription pill abusers, but the drug Narcan can reverse those effects and save lives. Prescription Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

 

Bill to combat prescription drug abuse becomes law
The bill aimed at reducing illegal prescription drug diversion drafted by Attorney General Beau Biden's office and sponsored by two registered nurses was enacted this week when Governor Jack Markell signed the measure into law. Prescription Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

 

 

Prescription drug abuse – Prescription drug abuse is a growing problem. A local great grandmother was arrested after selling pain pills to an undercover cop.