Mass. to Hold Prescription ‘Take Back Day’ to Curb Abuse – Boston.com

Mass. to hold prescription ‘Take Back Day’ to curb abuse – Boston.com


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Mass. to hold prescription 'Take Back Day' to curb abuse
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More than 15 million people abuse prescription drugs, more than the combined number who reported abusing cocaine, hallucinogens, inhalants and heroin, according to the advocacy organization Foundation for a Drug-Free World. The Centers for Disease …
Boston officials announce prescription drug take-back program to combat drug MassLive.com
Coventry police and DEA to host prescription drug disposalThe Providence Journal
Officials urge residents to turn in unneeded prescription drugsBoston Globe
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Healthy Sheboygan County 2020 column: Safe disposal of medications helps … – The Sheboygan Press

Healthy Sheboygan County 2020 column: Safe disposal of medications helps
The Sheboygan Press
Prescription drug abuse has become a concern nationally and in Sheboygan County. It is a community problem that affects all of us. You may be aware of the recent news regarding the heroin epidemic which is now a public health priority. In fact
Townsend to offer 24-hour drug drop-off at police stationThe Sun
Stop the Spiral: Take back your unused prescription drugshngnews.com
Push for Legislation that Puts in Place Robust Plan to Address Prescription PoliticalNews.me (press release)

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Coateville police want your (prescription) drugs – Daily Local News

Coateville police want your (prescription) drugs
Daily Local News
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the increase in drug abuse prescribed opioid pain medication has an effect similar to the effects of heroin. The national organization said research now suggests the abuse of opioids is possibly
Saltville Police offer drug take-back daySouthwest Virginia Today

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RI has tools to spot prescription drug abusers, but few prescribers use them – The Providence Journal

RI has tools to spot prescription drug abusers, but few prescribers use them
The Providence Journal
The single most powerful tool currently available to combat prescriptiondrug fraud is seldom used by the majority of Rhode Island physicians and others licensed to prescribe controlled substances. The state prescription drug monitoring program, or PMP

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