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'Epidemic' Drug Abuse
'Epidemic' drug abuse
Stephen McHan said he hates what prescription drug abuse does to people, but he doesn’t know that the way a recent undercover law enforcement operation addressed its widespread existence will do much good. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
ASA launches Opioid Overdose Resuscitation card to help people who abuse prescription drugs
In response to the prescription drug abuse epidemic in the United States, the American Society of Anesthesiologists is collaborating with the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy to respond to the problem, educate the public and advance programs to help those who misuse and abuse prescription drugs. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
Officials urge disposal of drugs
The severity of the region's drug abuse problem was driven home earlier this month by a report that listed West Virginia and Kentucky as having two of the nation's three highest fatal drug overdose rates. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
Prescription Drug Abuse Now More Deadly Than Heroin, Cocaine Combined
Prescription drug abuse now more deadly than heroin, cocaine combined
A new study shows that deaths from prescription drug overdoses have quadrupled during the past decade, suggesting that a stronger response is needed. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
Growing prescription drug abuse is concerning locals
In South Bend, Police Captain Phil Trent says the drug problem is growing among kids.He says the types of drugs are always evolving, but there is a growth in activity with grade school and high school Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
Victims Of Prescription Drug Abuse Unveil "Pee In A Cup" Video On Mobile Billboard At Doctors' Disneyland Convention …
Disneyland Not the Happiest Place on Earth For Patients and Their FamiliesANAHEIM, Calif., Oct. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Families of victims of prescription drug abuse, physician overprescribing, and medical malpractice called for mandatory drug testing of doctors today outside the California Medical Association's convention at the Disneyland Hotel. The nonprofit, nonpartisan Consumer … Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
More States Focusing on Prescription Drug Problem – USA TODAY
More states focusing on prescription drug problem – USA TODAY
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More states focusing on prescription drug problem
USA TODAY BUFFALO — Michael Israel's death of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in 2011 was a tragedy. The Buffalo 20-year-old had become despondent about his addiction to the powerful painkillers prescribed him for his Crohn's disease. "But the ultimate Greek … |
The deadly hold of prescription drug abuse: Opinion – The Star-Ledger – NJ.com (blog)
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The deadly hold of prescription drug abuse: Opinion
The Star-Ledger – NJ.com (blog) By Steve and Elaine Pozycki. Prescription drug abuse is exploding in New Jersey and throughout the nation, leading to too many ruined lives and avoidable deaths. As a State Commission on Investigation report issued last summer documented, the largely … Report Praises NJ's Policies on Prescription Drug Abuse But Cites Shortcomings |
Growing Prescription Drug Abuse Is Concerning Locals
Growing prescription drug abuse is concerning locals
In South Bend, Police Captain Phil Trent says the drug problem is growing among kids.He says the types of drugs are always evolving, but there is a growth in activity with grade school and high school Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
Prescription drug abuse now more deadly than heroin, cocaine combined
A new study shows that deaths from prescription drug overdoses have quadrupled during the past decade, suggesting that a stronger response is needed. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
Laluan PPDa contest to combat drug abuseoptimistic
BINTULU: Parents fear their children may ruin their future through drug abuse as it could lead to criminal […] Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
Prescription Drug Abuse Now More Deadly Than Heroin, Cocaine Combined
Prescription drug abuse now more deadly than heroin, cocaine combined
A new study shows that deaths from prescription drug overdoses have quadrupled during the past decade, suggesting that a stronger response is needed. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
Growing prescription drug abuse is concerning locals
In South Bend, Police Captain Phil Trent says the drug problem is growing among kids.He says the types of drugs are always evolving, but there is a growth in activity with grade school and high school Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
Victims Of Prescription Drug Abuse Unveil "Pee In A Cup" Video On Mobile Billboard At Doctors' Disneyland Convention …
Disneyland Not the Happiest Place on Earth For Patients and Their FamiliesANAHEIM, Calif., Oct. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Families of victims of prescription drug abuse, physician overprescribing, and medical malpractice called for mandatory drug testing of doctors today outside the California Medical Association's convention at the Disneyland Hotel. The nonprofit, nonpartisan Consumer … Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
Prescription Drug Abuse Now More Deadly Than Heroin, Cocaine Combined
Prescription drug abuse now more deadly than heroin, cocaine combined
A new study shows that deaths from prescription drug overdoses have quadrupled during the past decade, suggesting that a stronger response is needed. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
Victims Of Prescription Drug Abuse Unveil "Pee In A Cup" Video On Mobile Billboard At Doctors' Disneyland Convention …
Disneyland Not the Happiest Place on Earth For Patients and Their FamiliesANAHEIM, Calif., Oct. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Families of victims of prescription drug abuse, physician overprescribing, and medical malpractice called for mandatory drug testing of doctors today outside the California Medical Association's convention at the Disneyland Hotel. The nonprofit, nonpartisan Consumer … Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
Laluan PPDa contest to combat drug abuseoptimistic
BINTULU: Parents fear their children may ruin their future through drug abuse as it could lead to criminal […] Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results