Posts Tagged ‘law enforcement officials’
A Growing Number of Americans: Drug Abuse Is a Health Issue, Not a Crime
A Growing Number of Americans: Drug Abuse Is a Health Issue, Not a Crime
The U.S. Department of Justice reports that in 2011 nearly half of all inmates in federal prison were serving time for drug offenses, while the Washington Post notes that 20 percent of all inmates in state prison are currently there for similar reasons …
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Oklahoma Tackles the Prescription Drug Abuse Epidemic
Everyone knows someone who has been seriously affected by prescription drug abuse. Yet, when a report issued late last year revealed that the leading cause of accidental death in the United States is drug overdose — primarily from prescription drugs …
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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
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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 Summit |
Prescription Drug Abuse – Google News
Atlanta hosts summit on prescription drug abuse – SFGate
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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 … |
Prescription Drug Abuse – Google News
How We Can Fight the Prescription Drug Abuse Epidemic – Atlanta Business Chronicle
How we can fight the prescription drug abuse epidemic – Atlanta Business Chronicle
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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 Summit |
Prescription Drug Abuse – Google News
Atlanta hosts summit on prescription drug abuse – SFGate
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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 … |
Prescription Drug Abuse – Google News
Are the Feds Hoarding Pot?
Are the Feds Hoarding Pot?
Home to the only legal supply of research-grade cannabis, the National Institute on Drug Abuse has the power to shape the future of medical marijuana. Why it isn’t. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
Officials address prescription drug abuse
Lucas County Commissioners today officially designated May as Prescription Abuse Awareness & Education Month; one of several steps being taken countywide to address what health and law enforcement officials call a “growing epidemic” in the county. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
Drug Abuse Prevalent in Healthcare Industry
You might not expect the people charged with selling prescription drugs to be charged with stealing them. Tuesday, a Chattanooga pharmacist pleaded guilty in court of doing just that. 54-year-old Kimberly Hawkins pleaded guilty of theft of property and possession of a controlled substance. … Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
COMPLETE COVERAGE: National Prescription Drug Abuse Summit – WKYT
COMPLETE COVERAGE: National Prescription Drug Abuse Summit – WKYT
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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. |
‘Your Voice, Your Vote:’ Prescription drug abuse – KATU
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'Your Voice, Your Vote:' Prescription drug abuse
KATU Former Oregon U.S. Attorney Dwight Holton, who is now CEO of Lines of Life, a nonprofit agency that works to prevent substance abuse and suicide; Dr. Sharon Meieran, an emergency room physician; and Sarah Pierce, who was addicted to painkillers, join … |
Chris Herren, Running For Drug Abuse Prevention, Finishes Marathon – NESN.com
Locking Up Detroit Drug Dealers Won’t Stop Drug Abuse, Officials Say – Youngstown Vindicator
Locking up Detroit drug dealers won’t stop drug abuse, officials say – Youngstown Vindicator
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Locking up Detroit drug dealers won't stop drug abuse, officials say
Youngstown Vindicator The headlines in Warren over the past couple of years have chronicled the relationship between Detroit drug dealers and Warren crime. Recently, Detroit native and drug dealer Derrick Peete got a life prison sentence for his role in a shocking Sunday … |
Senate panel on drug abuse sets hearing in Berkshires – Berkshire Eagle
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Senate panel on drug abuse sets hearing in Berkshires
Berkshire Eagle The Senate Special Committee on Drug Abuse and Treatment Options is inviting testimony from law enforcement officials, district attorneys, sheriffs, police and fire officials, health centers, treatment providers, medical professionals, family advocates … |
Christie speaks with compassion on drug addiction and treatment – CNN (blog)