Drug Abuse

Aetna Prescription Drug Programs Help Members Prevent Misuse, Understand Proper Disposal and Reduce Overall Medical …
Aetna today announced its support for National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. The event held nationally on April 26 offers a safe and easy way for people to dispose of expired and/or unused medicines. Prescription Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

ND program destroys 3.3 tons of prescription drugs
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A North Dakota state program that collects unused medication to help fight prescription drug abuse has destroyed 3.3 tons of OxyContin and other drugs in the past five years, Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem said Friday. "Reducing access will reduce abuse," said Stenehjem, who hosted … Prescription Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

Take-back events for prescription drugs set across county
As prescription drug abuse increases in Washington County and across Minnesota, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, the Washington County Department of Public Health and Environment and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) are partnering to provide residents with a secure way to dispose of their excess medication. “The program started as an initiative by the DEA […] Prescription Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

Operation: Medicine Cabinet to dispose of old, unused medicines
This weekend, you can help fight prescription drug abuse. 8 News NOW is partnering with Roseman University and Metro Police for Operation: Medicine Cabinet. Prescription Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results