Bills Aimed at Cracking Down on Prescription Drug Abuse Advance to the Senate – KRMG

Bills aimed at cracking down on prescription drug abuse advance to the Senate – KRMG

Bills aimed at cracking down on prescription drug abuse advance to the Senate
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In a statement sent to KRMG by the governor's office, Fallin said, “Currently, 81 percent of drug-related deaths in Oklahoma are caused by prescription drugs.” Fallin continued, talking about a recent survey that shows Oklahoma drug abuse rate is twice
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In Taunton, Sen. Markey Discusses ‘Epidemic’ Of Heroin Addiction – WBUR


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In Taunton, Sen. Markey Discusses 'Epidemic' Of Heroin Addiction
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The National Institute of Drug Abuse says the most effective rehabilitation plans are at least three months. Correction: An earlier version of this Web report included a quotation from Markey on overdoses as the No. 3-leading killer in America. That
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SALINE: Officials hold first meeting of drug abuse task force – Heritage Newspapers


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SALINE: Officials hold first meeting of drug abuse task force
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Co-chairs for the Saline Community Addiction Task Force are Police Chief Larry Hrinik and Dr. Smita Nagpal, who is co-owner of Still Waters Counseling. View and purchase photos. SALINE — Members of the newly formed Saline Community Addiction Task 

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