Prescription Drug Abuse in the News

Prescription Drug Abuse: LAWRENCE: Detox Center saga my end June 22
The Simone Investment Group LLC will find out next week whether its request for a use variance to allow a residential drug and alcohol detoxification center in an office building on Federal City Road will be granted by the township Zoning Board of Adjustment.
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Prescription Drug Abuse: Local Skaters React to New Nike Shirts
By Kate Renner EUGENE, Ore. — A new line of Nike clothing is creating some controversy. The old adage “just do it” is long gone with the new slogans being interpreted to mean “just do drugs.” But Nike says it’s 6.0 line of apparel is geared toward extreme athletes and the shirts have nothing to do with drugs. Jaccob Crawford likes to pick up speed and get some air on his BMX bike. So he thinks …
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Prescription Drug Abuse: Prescription Drug Abuse On the Rise – Alvarado Hospital

Prescription medications are the cause for an increase in drug abuse in the United States. Dr. Kevin Kelly of Alvarado Hospital talks why this has become a growing problem and what is being seen in emergency rooms.

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