Prescription Drug Abuse: WCSH6 – Maine’s Prescription Drug Abuse

Prescription drugs are now a bigger lure for criminals than illegal drugs. NEWS CENTER’s Brian Yocono looks at the trend, how it affects law enforcement, schools and families. Watch Thursday, May 13th at 6pm or watch it online anytime after 6pm on Thursday at WCSH6.com !

Prescription Drug Abuse: Admission to Substance Abuse Rehab on the Rise
Admissions to treatment programs among people ages 12 and over for alcohol, marijuana, and opiate problems have risen significantly in recent years, according to a new federal report.
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Prescription Drug Abuse: Reps. Barney Frank and Ron Paul file legislation to give states say on marijuana
United States Rep. Barney Frank, a Democrat from Newton whose district includes Taunton, has partnered with a Republican congressman from Texas to introduce legislation that would make marijuana criminalization the business of state governments.
Read more on The Taunton Gazette

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