Posts Tagged ‘disease control and prevention’

Campaign to Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse – KKTV 11 News

Campaign to Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse – KKTV 11 News

Campaign to Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse
KKTV 11 News
Drug prevention experts are trying to convince local teenagers that abusing prescription drugs can be just as bad as using cocaine and heroin. Representatives from Rise Above Colorado are working with students in East and Central High School in Pueblo.

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Prescription Drug Abuse – Google News

 

Prescription drug registry would help cut deaths from abuse: As I See It – The Patriot-News

Prescription drug registry would help cut deaths from abuse: As I See It
The Patriot-News
Abuse of prescription drugs has fueled the biggest drug epidemic in Pennsylvania history. This is not news, however. We have known this for several years. According to the Health Department's Bureau of Health Statistics and Research, approximately 2000 …
ACLU blasts bill that would allow prosecutors to raid digital medicine cabinetsPocono Record

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Mood-Control Medication for Your Child?

Mood-control medication for your child?
Those who have concerns about this trend view it within a broader context of using drugs to control our moods. Drug abuse among our teens remains high. Twenty-four percent of high-school kids reported binge drinking in the past two weeks, defined as …
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Cicero Police Department launches prescription drug return program for residents
Cicero, NY — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has classified prescription drug abuse as an epidemic and the Cicero Police Department is trying to take more of these drugs off the streets. Twice a year, Cicero Police Department officers …
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Campaign to Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse – KKTV 11 News

Campaign to Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse – KKTV 11 News

Campaign to Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse
KKTV 11 News
Drug prevention experts are trying to convince local teenagers that abusing prescription drugs can be just as bad as using cocaine and heroin. Representatives from Rise Above Colorado are working with students in East and Central High School in Pueblo.

and more »

Prescription Drug Abuse – Google News

 

Prescription drug registry would help cut deaths from abuse: As I See It – The Patriot-News

Prescription drug registry would help cut deaths from abuse: As I See It
The Patriot-News
Abuse of prescription drugs has fueled the biggest drug epidemic in Pennsylvania history. This is not news, however. We have known this for several years. According to the Health Department's Bureau of Health Statistics and Research, approximately 2000 …
ACLU blasts bill that would allow prosecutors to raid digital medicine cabinetsPocono Record

all 2 news articles »

Learning How to Reduce Prescription Drug Abuse – wreg.com

Learning How To Reduce Prescription Drug Abuse – wreg.com

Learning How To Reduce Prescription Drug Abuse
wreg.com
(Oxford, MS) Medical professionals in North Mississippi met to learn about ways to curb prescription drug abuse. The Prescribe Drug Abuse Summit too place in Oxford Friday Morning. The event featured presentations, and lectures on topics like how to

Prescription Drug Abuse – Google News

 

Prescription drug abuse on the rise – LaGrange Daily News

Prescription drug abuse on the rise
LaGrange Daily News
Prescription drug abuse is the fastest growing type of substance abuse in the United States and has been classified as an epidemic by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC also reports that drug overdose is the leading cause of injury …

Prescription Drug Abuse – Google News

 

Bill would force doctors to run prescription drug history checks – Timesonline.com

Learning How to Reduce Prescription Drug Abuse – wreg.com

Learning How To Reduce Prescription Drug Abuse – wreg.com

Learning How To Reduce Prescription Drug Abuse
wreg.com
(Oxford, MS) Medical professionals in North Mississippi met to learn about ways to curb prescription drug abuse. The Prescribe Drug Abuse Summit too place in Oxford Friday Morning. The event featured presentations, and lectures on topics like how to

Prescription Drug Abuse – Google News

 

Prescription drug abuse on the rise – LaGrange Daily News

Prescription drug abuse on the rise
LaGrange Daily News
Prescription drug abuse is the fastest growing type of substance abuse in the United States and has been classified as an epidemic by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC also reports that drug overdose is the leading cause of injury …

Prescription Drug Abuse – Google News

 

New agreements available to prevent prescription drug abuse – 10News

Learning How to Reduce Prescription Drug Abuse – wreg.com

Learning How To Reduce Prescription Drug Abuse – wreg.com

Learning How To Reduce Prescription Drug Abuse
wreg.com
(Oxford, MS) Medical professionals in North Mississippi met to learn about ways to curb prescription drug abuse. The Prescribe Drug Abuse Summit too place in Oxford Friday Morning. The event featured presentations, and lectures on topics like how to

Prescription Drug Abuse – Google News

 

New agreements available to prevent prescription drug abuse – 10News

New agreements available to prevent prescription drug abuse
10News
The agreement was prompted by the surge of prescription drug abuse and "doctor shopping." In 2012, prescription drugs played a role in the deaths of 268 people in San Diego County—a 22-percent increase compared to 2008. A total of 1,221 people have …

Prescription Drug Abuse – Google News

 

Bill would force doctors to run prescription drug history checks – Timesonline.com