Lancaster Coroner: Prescription Drug Abuse an “Epidemic,” Caused 46 Deaths … – Lancaster Newspapers

Lancaster coroner: Prescription drug abuse an “epidemic,” caused 46 deaths … – Lancaster Newspapers

Lancaster coroner: Prescription drug abuse an “epidemic,” caused 46 deaths
Lancaster Newspapers
Yet, officials say, prescription drug abuse kills more people in Lancaster County than cocaine and heroin — by far. "There is an epidemic of prescription drug abuse," said Dr. Stephen Diamantoni, county coroner and a longtime family doctor. That's

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Local leaders unite to curb prescription drug abuse in Cabarrus – Charlotte Observer

Local leaders unite to curb prescription drug abuse in Cabarrus
Charlotte Observer
Project Lazarus, a public health nonprofit, has teamed with the Cabarrus Health Alliance to evaluate and address the state of prescription drug use, misuse and abuse in Cabarrus County. Dozens of community leaders met earlier this month to learn about …
TAKE 5: Lee County combats drug abuse problem with Project LazarusSanford Herald (registration)

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Jackson’s heroin problem persists, fueled by prescription drug abuse … – MLive.com

Jackson's heroin problem persists, fueled by prescription drug abuse
MLive.com
JACKSON, MI – Almost every person with an addiction to heroin knows someone whose use has killed them. Most have overdosed or been near death, but this often isn't enough to convince them to stop or seek help, those who work in substance abuse …

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