Drug Abuse

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Events Saturday
Local and federal agencies will once again partner together for National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day this Saturday. Prescription Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

U.S. panel to take on rising prescription drug, heroin abuse
(Reuters) – A panel of the U.S. House of Representatives has scheduled a hearing for April 29 on a rising tide of prescription drug and heroin abuse in the United States. The House Energy and Commerce Committee "will review the growing concerns regarding heroin and prescription opioid abuse and related deaths," the panel said in a statement on Tuesday. Data from the National Institute on Drug … Prescription Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

Atlanta hosts summit on prescription drug abuse
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta is set to host a national summit on prescription drug abuse. Organizers from the Center for Lawful Access and Abuse Deterrence say Gov. Nathan Deal is expected to deliver opening remarks at the group's summit Tuesday at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in downtown Atlanta. Organizers say the conference is expected to feature officials from state and federal agencies, treatment … Prescription Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results