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Unwanted, Unused Drugs Easy to Dispose of With County Program

Unwanted, unused drugs easy to dispose of with county program
Although the Springfield Police Division and the Clark County Sheriff’s Office will not formally participate today’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, hosted by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency, they encourage county residents to dump their unwanted prescription pills any day of the year at designated drop-off locations. More than 1,300 pounds of prescription drugs have been properly … Causes of Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

 

April is alcohol awareness month
In Hood River County most of us are well aware of the positive contributions that the alcohol industry brings to our community. It is one of the county’s largest employers, a significant contributor to many of our nonprofits and an industry that brings thousands of tourists and millions of dollars to the community each year. It is a beverage that brings enjoyment and physical health benefits to … Causes of Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

DEA Drug Take-Back Collection Site Locator Now Available

DEA Drug Take-Back Collection Site Locator Now Available
1.3 million emergency department visits in 2010 were related to prescription drug misuse or abuse. Approximately 50 percent of teens believe prescription drug abuse is safer than abusing street drugs and … Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

 

Gatekeeper Innovation Launches Safer Lock Discount and Double-Donation Program
Gatekeeper Innovation, Inc., producers of Safer LockTM, announced a new NFP Affiliate Discount Program designed to deliver the benefits of Safer Lock products to drug-abuse prevent Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

 

PDEA lauds QC drug test plan on barangay officials
The chief of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) has welcomed the proposal of the Quezon City government to conduct a mandatory drug testing for its barangay officials after receiving reports that some of them are hooked on illegal drugs. Undersecretary Arturo G. Cacdac, PDEA Director General, disclosed that the proposal made by Vice Mayor Joy Belmonte, who is currently the chairperson … Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

Niesel and Herzog: Everyday People Often Are Abusers

Niesel and Herzog: Everyday people often are abusers
Drug abuse is not confined to street drugs like methamphetamine, heroin and cocaine. America is facing an epidemic of prescription drug abuse, particularly with pain relievers, anti-depressants and stimulants. In 2010, 7 million Americans abused prescription drugs every month. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

 

QC plans drug test for village chiefs
MANILA, Philippines—Because some Quezon City barangay (village) officials are allegedly "hooked" on illegal drugs, the city government is considering to require them to undergo drug testing. Vice Mayor Joy Belmonte proposed the drug testing in the wake of reports that some village chiefs in the city are using illegal drugs. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) supported the city’s … Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

 

Marital Problems: Signs Your Spouse May Be Suffering From Prescription Drug … – the Inquisitr

Marital Problems: Signs Your Spouse May Be Suffering From Prescription Drug … – The Inquisitr


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Marital Problems: Signs Your Spouse May Be Suffering From Prescription Drug
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Prescription drug addiction has also become one of the leading causes for divorce in the past six years. However, a drug abuser's spouse doesn't have to remain in the dark about the addiction. They are a number of behavioral signs that every spouse
Drug Take Back next weekDaily Journal Online

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National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day coming up – Las Cruces Sun-News


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National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day coming up
Las Cruces Sun-News
The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient and responsible means of disposal without question, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of these medications. Last October, Americans
ISP Taking Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs April 26Stacey Page Online
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Is April 26Guardian Liberty Voice
Virginia to collect surplus prescription drugs SaturdayRoanoke Times
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Drug Take-Back Day to Be Held April 26

Drug take-back day to be held April 26
The Drug Enforcement Agency's National Prescription Drug Take-back Day is Saturday, April 26. Sites will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for people to bring excess prescription drugs that otherwise could be abused or contaminate the environment. Prescription Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

 


 

Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Radio & Poster PSAs – Ulster Prevention Council 2013 Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Media Campaign: Radio PSA & Poster Winners.

 

Visayas Newsbits for April 5, 2014

Visayas Newsbits for April 5, 2014
Grassroots Drive Against Drugs Iloilo City, Iloilo — There’s a higher chance to neutralize the province’s illegal drug pushers and users in the grassroots level, law enforcement officials in Region 6 said yesterday. Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Regional Director Paul Ledesma and Senior Superintendent Cornelio Salinas, Iloilo Provincial Police Office (PPO) director, said their … Causes of Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

 

Heavy storms moving through the area cause flash flooding
Inches of rain across the tri-state in the last 24 hours causes flash floods in some areas. Causes of Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results