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Boston Officials Announce Prescription Drug Take-Back Program to Combat Drug … – MassLive.com

Boston officials announce prescription drug take-back program to combat drug … – MassLive.com

Boston officials announce prescription drug take-back program to combat drug
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Recent state statistics show an upward trend in heroin abuse in the state. A hit of heroin, a cheap alternative to expensive prescription drugs, can go for as little as $ 5 on the street. Certain prescription drugs can be priced somewhere in the
Mass. to hold prescription 'Take Back Day' to curb abuseBoston.com
Officials urge residents to turn in unneeded prescription drugsBoston Globe
State Officials Promote National Prescription Drug Take-Back DayPatch.com
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Drug Abuse Statistics – Google News

 

Healthcare Reform Brings Expansion to Drug & Alcohol Treatment Industry – Insurance Journal

“National Take-Back Day”: Ridding Your Home of Unsecured Prescription … – Forbes

“National Take-Back Day”: Ridding Your Home Of Unsecured Prescription … – Forbes


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"National Take-Back Day": Ridding Your Home Of Unsecured Prescription
Forbes
According to recent studies, rates of prescription drug abuse in the US has reached epidemic proportions. More US citizens (nearly 6.8 million) currently abuse prescription drugs than the number of those using heroin, cocaine, inhalants and LSD
04/26: Drug Take Back at Rec CenterNRVN News

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Youths attend drug abuse forum – Pueblo Chieftain

Youths attend drug abuse forum
Pueblo Chieftain
Jonathan Judge, program director with Rise Above Colorado, handled much of the presentation and presented the children with some startling statistics regarding prescription drug abuse. He said nearly 30 percent of Colorado's 12th-graders have taken a …

Drug Abuse Statistics – Google News

 

Health, government officials seek solutions on drug addiction – WMUR Manchester

Attorney General Busts Alleged Prescription Drug Ring Operating Out of Easton – Allentown Morning Call

Attorney general busts alleged prescription drug ring operating out of Easton – Allentown Morning Call

Attorney general busts alleged prescription drug ring operating out of Easton
Allentown Morning Call
"In Pennsylvania, there is a direct link between prescription drug abuse and heroin use," she said. "That is because prescription drug dependency is expensive to maintain, so abusers ultimately turn to heroin as a cheaper, purer, more available

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Prescription Drug Abuse – Google News

 

“National Take-Back Day”: Ridding Your Home Of Unsecured Prescription … – Forbes


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"National Take-Back Day": Ridding Your Home Of Unsecured Prescription
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As “National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day” edges closer, (April 26, 2014), it's a good opportunity to emphasize the importance of this day for helping to address an ongoing source of addiction, misuse, and trafficking of prescription medications.
Klobuchar presses DEA to implement law to help curb prescription drug abuseCoon Rapids ECM Publishers
Authorities ready for prescription drug takeback dayhays Post
Drug Take-Back Day set in EskyEscanaba Daily Press
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AG Busts Alleged Prescription Drug Ring Operating Out of Easton – Allentown Morning Call

AG busts alleged prescription drug ring operating out of Easton – Allentown Morning Call

AG busts alleged prescription drug ring operating out of Easton
Allentown Morning Call
"In Pennsylvania, there is a direct link between prescription drug abuse and heroin use," she said. "That is because prescription drug dependency is expensive to maintain, so abusers ultimately turn to heroin as a cheaper, purer, more available

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Prescription Drug Abuse – Google News

 

“National Take-Back Day”: Ridding Your Home Of Unsecured Prescription … – Forbes


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"National Take-Back Day": Ridding Your Home Of Unsecured Prescription
Forbes
As “National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day” edges closer, (April 26, 2014), it's a good opportunity to emphasize the importance of this day for helping to address an ongoing source of addiction, misuse, and trafficking of prescription medications.
Klobuchar presses DEA to implement law to help curb prescription drug abuseCoon Rapids ECM Publishers
Authorities ready for prescription drug takeback dayhays Post
Drug Take-Back Day set in EskyEscanaba Daily Press
Northland’s NewsCenter –KARK –Journal Times
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Youths Attend Drug Abuse Forum – Pueblo Chieftain

Youths attend drug abuse forum – Pueblo Chieftain

Youths attend drug abuse forum
Pueblo Chieftain
Jonathan Judge, program director with Rise Above Colorado, handled much of the presentation and presented the children with some startling statistics regarding prescription drug abuse. He said nearly 30 percent of Colorado's 12th-graders have taken a …

Drug Abuse Statistics – Google News

 

Poll: Nationwide marijuana legalization inevitable; public remains concerned … – The Denver Channel


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Poll: Nationwide marijuana legalization inevitable; public remains concerned
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The poll suggested that despite shifting attitudes on legalization, the public remains concerned about drug abuse, with 32 percent of those surveyed calling it a crisis and 55 percent of respondents viewing it as a serious national problem. And a
Drug Policy: America Gets It …FITSNews
Poll: Three-fourths in US say pot will be legalazcentral
Americans, weary of war on drugs, prefer rehab to jail, poll saysYahoo News
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“National Take-Back Day”: Ridding Your Home of Unsecured Prescription … – Forbes

“National Take-Back Day”: Ridding Your Home Of Unsecured Prescription … – Forbes


Forbes

"National Take-Back Day": Ridding Your Home Of Unsecured Prescription
Forbes
As “National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day” edges closer, (April 26, 2014), it's a good opportunity to emphasize the importance of this day for helping to address an ongoing source of addiction, misuse, and trafficking of prescription medications.
Klobuchar presses DEA to implement law to help curb prescription drug abuseCoon Rapids ECM Publishers
Authorities ready for prescription drug takeback dayhays Post
Drug Take-Back Day set in EskyEscanaba Daily Press
Patch.com –WSAW –WBTW – Myrtle Beach and Florence SC
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Prescription Drug Abuse – Google News

 

Publix Pharmacies Join Campaign Against Prescription Drug Abuse – The Ledger

Publix Pharmacies Join Campaign Against Prescription Drug Abuse
The Ledger
Prescription drug abuse “is a major problem,” said Robert Irving, director of outpatient services for Tri County Human Services, which serves Polk, Highlands and Hardee counties. “Kids get most of their prescription medication from their parents or

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