Drug Abuse

Prescription Drug Abuse: Panel will suggest guidelines for prescription monitor program, help fight … – Louisville Courier-Journal

Panel will suggest guidelines for prescription monitor program, help fight … Louisville Courier-Journal It's designed to combat a prescription drug–abuse problem that kills almost 1000 Kentuckians a year. The council — which will include doctors, pharmacists, nurses and law enforcement professionals — will work with the state Cabinet for Health and … and more »

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Prescription Drug Abuse: O’Fallon police to accept unwanted prescription drugs – STLtoday.com

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O'Fallon police to accept unwanted prescription drugs STLtoday.com The program is provided by the US Drug Enforcement Agency and the O'Fallon Police Department to help prevent prescription drug abuse and theft by collecting and safely disposing of unneeded medications. Items accepted include medications, … Shrewsbury BOH, police department announce 'Prescription Drug Take-Back Day'Community Advocate all 9 news articles »

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Prescription Drug Abuse: Drug datebase, designed to stop doctor shopping, debuts Monday – St. Augustine Record

Drug datebase, designed to stop doctor shopping, debuts Monday St. Augustine Record Mike Fasano, a New Port Richey Republican who was a key player in getting the database approved, said he views it as the most-important part of the state's effort to fight prescription drug abuse. He said it will save lives. “It's a long time coming,'' … and more »

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Prescription Drug Abuse: Drug Disposal Day Planned For October 29 – NBC4i.com

Drug Disposal Day Planned For October 29 NBC4i.com NBC4 (WCMH-TV) and Boehringer Ingleheim are working together to increase awareness of the teen prescription drug abuse epidemic through a multi-media community campaign, Prevent Teen Prescription Drug Abuse. The risk of prescription drug abuse can be … and more »

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Prescription Drug Abuse: Mayor Teresa Tomlinson: “Safeguard My Meds – 2011 Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness Campaign”

Did you know that according to recent research, every day more than 2500 teenagers abuse prescription medication for the first time? In order to address this growing public health probelm, The US Conference of Mayors and The National Community Pharmacists Assoication in conjuction w/Purdue Pharma LP have joined together to support a notional awareness initiative call Safegueard My Meds, which aims to help reduce the abuse of prescription medications.

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