Drug Abuse

Prescription Drug Abuse: Lawmakers Consider State Monitoring of Prescription Drugs (Again)
New Hampshire has one of the worst prescription drug abuse problems in the country. The state now ranks 5th in the nation for percentage of residents who abuse medications such as percocet, vicodin, and oxycodone, according to the Federal Centers for Disease Control. The problem is especially alarming among young people. New Hampshire has the second highest rate of 18-25 year olds who abuse …
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Prescription Drug Abuse: Live Free coalition is forging successful partnerships to curb illicit drug, alcohol use
Levels of prescription drug abuse and alcohol sales to minors has been on a decline since 2008, when the Puyallup Police Department began its partnership with the Live Free Coalition.
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Prescription Drug Abuse: Eskasoni coming together to fight drug abuse
The Eskasoni first nation is trying to fight drug abuse with help from every part of the community.
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Prescription Drug Abuse: New Dealer on the Rez – ND Tribal Prescription Drug Campaign

January 2012 – North Dakota Tribal Communities are taking a stand against prescription drug abuse. In an effort to reduce prescription drug abuse, the North Dakota Department of Human Services, North Dakota Indian Affairs Commission, and Tribal Prevention Coordinators announced today they are joining forces by launching prevention efforts to reduce prescription drug abuse. Prescription drug abuse has increased over the past decade. Limiting access to abuseable medications is an effective strategy to decrease abuse of prescription drugs. The goal of this campaign is to encourage community members to lock medications and/or keep them in a safe place. Also provided is information on appropriate disposal methods of unused medications.

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