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Mass. to Hold Prescription ‘Take Back Day’ to Curb Abuse – Boston.com

Mass. to hold prescription ‘Take Back Day’ to curb abuse – Boston.com

Mass. to hold prescription 'Take Back Day' to curb abuse
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More than 15 million people abuse prescription drugs, more than the combined number who reported abusing cocaine, hallucinogens, inhalants and heroin, according to the advocacy organization Foundation for a Drug-Free World. The Centers for Disease …
Boston officials announce prescription drug take-back program to combat drug MassLive.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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Prescription Drug Abuse – Google News

 

Teen kills a man over prescription drugs in Houma, authorities say – WWL

Teen kills a man over prescription drugs in Houma, authorities say
WWL
The tragedy highlights a growing problem with prescription drug abuse, Foret said. “We're dealing more frequently with people stealing other people's prescription medications, committing burglaries and committing other crimes to support their

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Massachusetts Officials Promote Drug Take-Back Day

Massachusetts officials promote drug take-back day
BOSTON (AP) — Mayor Martin J. Walsh and members of Massachusetts' congressional delegation urged residents Monday to take part in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day later this month. Drug Addiction – Yahoo News Search Results

 

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
MassLive.com
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

Mass. to Hold Prescription ‘Take Back Day’ to Curb Abuse – Boston.com

Mass. to hold prescription ‘Take Back Day’ to curb abuse – Boston.com

Mass. to hold prescription 'Take Back Day' to curb abuse
Boston.com
More than 15 million people abuse prescription drugs, more than the combined number who reported abusing cocaine, hallucinogens, inhalants and heroin, according to the advocacy organization Foundation for a Drug-Free World. The Centers for Disease …
Officials urge residents to turn in unneeded prescription drugsBoston Globe
Mayor Walsh & Congresspeople Combat Prescription Drug Abuse with 'Take BostInno
State Officials Promote National Prescription Drug Take-Back DayPatch.com
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RI has tools to spot prescription drug abusers, but few prescribers use them – The Providence Journal

RI has tools to spot prescription drug abusers, but few prescribers use them
The Providence Journal
The single most powerful tool currently available to combat prescriptiondrug fraud is seldom used by the majority of Rhode Island physicians and others licensed to prescribe controlled substances. The state prescription drug monitoring program, or PMP

Okla. a Leader in Prescription Drug Addiction – Norman Transcript

Okla. a leader in prescription drug addiction – Norman Transcript

Okla. a leader in prescription drug addiction
Norman Transcript
The eight deaths on Moore's watch, and others like them, expose troubling gaps in the state's system for combating an epidemic that has seen Oklahoma surge to near the top of national rankings for prescription drug abuse and overdose deaths. In 2012 …

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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Okla. a Leader in Prescription Drug Addiction – Norman Transcript

Okla. a leader in prescription drug addiction – Norman Transcript

Okla. a leader in prescription drug addiction
Norman Transcript
The eight deaths on Moore's watch, and others like them, expose troubling gaps in the state's system for combating an epidemic that has seen Oklahoma surge to near the top of national rankings for prescription drug abuse and overdose deaths. In 2012 …

Prescription Drug Abuse – Google News

 

“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
Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Set for April 26WSAW
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