Drug Abuse

Prescription Drug Abuse: Authorities looking for 70 people in prescription drug abuse roundup
By Danny Valentine, Times Staff Writer Monday, September 26, 2011 NEW PORT RICHEY — Authorities launched a roundup of 70 people Monday morning in the area’s latest assault on prescription drug abuse. Authorities in Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando counties launched “Operation No Appointment Necessary, Phase 2” early Monday, and are searching for about 70 people, most of whom are wanted for passing …
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Prescription Drug Abuse: Ga. doctors working to fight prescription drug abuse
The supply chain for abuse of highly addictive drugs often can be traced back to a doctor’s prescription pad. So doctors are capitalizing on their unique position to combat the illegal use of pres…
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Prescription Drug Abuse: Herkimer Co. agencies acquire prescription drop boxes
Two local agencies have teamed up to establish prescription drug drop boxes in the county to help remove potentially harmful drugs from the streets. Herkimer Police Officer Steven Elwood said through a grant from the National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators, the police agency was able to purchase a drop box for people to dispose of prescription pills they no longer need, want or have …
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Prescription Drug Abuse: Sheriff’s office, family fight Rx abuse

Parents who lost child to prescription drug abuse are teaming up with the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office to stop the epidemic of pain pill deaths.

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