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How We Can Fight the Prescription Drug Abuse Epidemic – Atlanta Business Chronicle

How we can fight the prescription drug abuse epidemic – Atlanta Business Chronicle

How we can fight the prescription drug abuse epidemic
Atlanta Business Chronicle
This week, government officials, law enforcement, business leaders, healthcare professionals, and substance abuse experts will gather in Atlanta for the National Rx Drug Abuse Summit. As these experts convene, it is vital to highlight the importance of
COMPLETE COVERAGE: National Prescription Drug Abuse SummitWKYT

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Atlanta hosts summit on prescription drug abuse – SFGate

Atlanta hosts summit on prescription drug abuse
SFGate
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta is set to host a national summit on prescription drug abuse. Organizers from the Center for Lawful Access and Abuse Deterrence say Gov. Nathan Deal is expected to deliver opening remarks at the group's summit Tuesday at the …

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Efforts Increased to Reduce Heroin, Prescription Drug Addiction in Macomb … – the Macomb Daily

Efforts increased to reduce heroin, prescription drug addiction in Macomb … – The Macomb Daily

Efforts increased to reduce heroin, prescription drug addiction in Macomb
The Macomb Daily
Doctors are being pressured to reduce their liberal distribution of drug prescriptions because of an “epidemic” of abuse. Dependence on opiates such as Vicodin and OxyContin is blamed for turning prescription drug addicts into heroin addicts. Heroin

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A Growing Number of Americans: Drug Abuse Is a Health Issue, Not a Crime – Pacific Standard

A Growing Number of Americans: Drug Abuse Is a Health Issue, Not a Crime
Pacific Standard
While no one thinks drug addiction is a good thing, more and more people are starting to think that the war on drugs—a war that costs U.S. taxpayers $ 51 billion per year—needs a fresh approach. Ever since President Nixon deemed drug abuse “public …

A Growing Number of Americans: Drug Abuse Is a Health Issue, Not a Crime – Pacific Standard

A Growing Number of Americans: Drug Abuse Is a Health Issue, Not a Crime – Pacific Standard

A Growing Number of Americans: Drug Abuse Is a Health Issue, Not a Crime
Pacific Standard
While no one thinks drug addiction is a good thing, more and more people are starting to think that the war on drugs—a war that costs U.S. taxpayers $ 51 billion per year—needs a fresh approach. Ever since President Nixon deemed drug abuse “public …

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Chris Herren, Running For Drug Abuse Prevention, Finishes Marathon – NESN.com

Chris Herren, Running For Drug Abuse Prevention, Finishes Marathon
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Chris Herren, a former basketball star whose drug use sent his life spiraling out of control, has been sober for more than five and a half years and has become a prominent figure in combating drug use and providing help for addicts. He also completed

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Efforts Increased to Reduce Heroin, Prescription Drug Addiction in Macomb … – the Macomb Daily

Efforts increased to reduce heroin, prescription drug addiction in Macomb … – The Macomb Daily

Efforts increased to reduce heroin, prescription drug addiction in Macomb
The Macomb Daily
Doctors are being pressured to reduce their liberal distribution of drug prescriptions because of an “epidemic” of abuse. Dependence on opiates such as Vicodin and OxyContin is blamed for turning prescription drug addicts into heroin addicts. Heroin

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Drug Addiction – Google News

 

A Growing Number of Americans: Drug Abuse Is a Health Issue, Not a Crime – Pacific Standard

A Growing Number of Americans: Drug Abuse Is a Health Issue, Not a Crime
Pacific Standard
While no one thinks drug addiction is a good thing, more and more people are starting to think that the war on drugs—a war that costs U.S. taxpayers $ 51 billion per year—needs a fresh approach. Ever since President Nixon deemed drug abuse “public …

COMPLETE COVERAGE: National Prescription Drug Abuse Summit – WKYT

COMPLETE COVERAGE: National Prescription Drug Abuse Summit – WKYT

COMPLETE COVERAGE: National Prescription Drug Abuse Summit
WKYT
ATLANTA, Ga. (WYMT)- Below you will find complete coverage of the National Prescription Drug Abuse Summit. WYMT's Tanner Hesterberg and Matthew Rand are at the summit and will bring you coverage of the event.
Atlanta hosts summit on prescription drug abuseBellingham Herald

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‘Your Voice, Your Vote:’ Prescription drug abuse – KATU

'Your Voice, Your Vote:' Prescription drug abuse
KATU
Oregon has the highest rate of prescription drug abuse among 15 to 19 years old in the country. And what's even scarier is prescription painkiller abuse can lead to heroin addiction. Former Oregon U.S. Attorney Dwight Holton, who is now CEO of Lines of

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April 26 is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day – The Mercury

Troy, OH Alcohol Drug Rehab Launches Updated Drug Detoxification Plan

Troy, OH Alcohol Drug Rehab Launches Updated Drug Detoxification Plan
People who suffer from chronic drug addiction problems and want to stop their pain now have an answer available. For a free consultation, call 937-573-4152. (PRWeb April 22, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Troy-OH-drug-rehab/drug-detox-treatment/prweb11779159.htm Causes of Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

 

King County citizen board calls for tobacco age limit to be raised
Looking to reduce tobacco use among youth, the King County Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Administrative Board has voted to approve a resolution calling for a change to the legal age of tobacco purchase in Washington State. Causes of Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

 

Irving TX Alcohol Drug Rehab Launches Expanded Drug Treatment Services
When individuals are so caught up in their drug addiction that they are unable to function, then that might be a sign to reach out and get into treatment. For a no-cost consultation, call 469-351-4976. (PRWeb April 22, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Irving-TX-drug-rehab/drug-treatment-alcohol/prweb11779266.htm Causes of Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results