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“Prescription Drug Take-Back Day” Coming Up April 26th

“Prescription Drug Take-Back Day” coming up April 26th
MADISON (WITI) — Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen and Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Secretary Cathy Stepp have joined forces to… Prescription Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

 

Chico councilmember admits to prescription drug abuse
Just before Tuesday night's city council meeting, Councilwomen Mary Goloff made the announcement that she's been seeking rehabilitation treatment for her addiction to prescription medication. Prescription Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

 


 

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Police Officials Say Patient Privacy Law Pulls Shroud Over Drug OD Data

Police Officials Say Patient Privacy Law Pulls Shroud Over Drug OD Data
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A lack of recent data on drug deaths — especially heroin overdoses — is hampering the ability of law enforcement to combat the growing drug-abuse crisis that has been soaring for more than a decade, police officials said Wednesday at a national summit on drug abuse. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

 

Eric Holder asserts his commitment to fighting heroin
The attorney general, addressing a nationwide rise in abuse of the substance as well as prescription medicines, seeks to persuade critics that he is tough on drug crime. WASHINGTON — Atty. Gen. Eric H. Holder Jr. has been crusading for more lenient treatment for nonviolent drug offenders, making it a top priority before he is expected to leave office this year. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

 

Missoula Events Spotlight Prescription Drug Abuse Among Youth – the Missoulian

Missoula events spotlight prescription drug abuse among youth – The Missoulian


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Missoula events spotlight prescription drug abuse among youth
The Missoulian
MUSAP, the Missoula Forum for Children and Youth and other sponsors are behind several events this week as part of prescription drug misuse awareness week. A Prescription for Prevention summit will be held Wednesday, with 140 people registered to …
Pharmacists are often on the front line against prescription drug abuseRavalli Republic
Prescription Drug Misuse Awareness Week reveals startling statsKPAX-TV
Prescription Drug Misuse Awareness Week kicks off in MissoulaNBC Montana

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Prescription drug database: help for addicts or invasion of privacy? – The Patriot-News

Prescription drug database: help for addicts or invasion of privacy?
The Patriot-News
Drug overdoses in Pennsylvania increased by 89 percent between 1999 and 2010, with Pennsylvania ranked 14th in the country for such deaths. Most of the deaths involved prescription drugs. Moreover, authorities say prescription drug abuse is closely …

Missoula Events Spotlight Prescription Drug Abuse Among Youth – the Missoulian

Missoula events spotlight prescription drug abuse among youth – The Missoulian


NBC Montana

Missoula events spotlight prescription drug abuse among youth
The Missoulian
MUSAP, the Missoula Forum for Children and Youth and other sponsors are behind several events this week as part of prescription drug misuse awareness week. A Prescription for Prevention summit will be held Wednesday, with 140 people registered to …
Pharmacists are often on the front line against prescription drug abuseRavalli Republic
Prescription Drug Misuse Awareness Week reveals startling statsKPAX-TV
Prescription Drug Misuse Awareness Week kicks off in MissoulaNBC Montana

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Prescription Drug Abuse – Google News

 

“Prescription Drug Take-Back Day” coming up April 26th – fox6now.com

Jeep Catches Fire in Hilo Garage

Jeep catches fire in Hilo garage
The Hawaii Police Department is encouraging the public to participate in a nationwide prescription drug take-back initiative being sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration, the state Department of the Attorney General and the Department of Public Safety. Prescription Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

 

Community Coalition Confronts Prescription Drug Abuse – Lake County News Sun

Community coalition confronts prescription drug abuse – Lake County News Sun

Community coalition confronts prescription drug abuse
Lake County News Sun
The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, April 26, aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. County drop-off
4 Shocking Facts About Prescription Drug Abuse in AmericaCare2.com

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Zoeller Applauds Efforts To Raise Awareness About Prescription Drug Abuse – MyWabashValley


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Zoeller Applauds Efforts To Raise Awareness About Prescription Drug Abuse
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Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller is applauding students for raising awareness about prescription drug abuse. Indiana State University held its first-ever prescription drug drop-off event on Thursday. Zoeller also visited campus to speak on the issue.

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