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ACP Urges Changes to Curb Prescription Drug Abuse – Clinical Psychiatry News Digital Network

ACP urges changes to curb prescription drug abuse – Clinical Psychiatry News Digital Network

ACP urges changes to curb prescription drug abuse
Clinical Psychiatry News Digital Network
A new national Prescription Drug Monitoring Program is one of several clinical and policy recommendations from the American College of Physicians aimed at reducing patient abuse and street sales of drugs prescribed for pain, sleep disorders, and weight 

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Wendy Williams Cries Over Whitney Houston Death & Past Drug Addiction (2-13-12) – Wendy Williams Cries Over Whitney Houston Death & Past Drug Addiction (2-13-12)

 

Bulk Mixers of Prescribed Drugs Get More Scrutiny – Fox News

Bulk mixers of prescribed drugs get more scrutiny – Fox News

Bulk mixers of prescribed drugs get more scrutiny
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The legislation also creates a national system for tracking prescription drugs from manufacturers to retail pharmacies, first through serial numbers on bottles and later through electronic codes. The House passed it in September. Last year's meningitis

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The Alarming Spread of Prescription Drug Deaths Across the US – The Atlantic Cities

The Alarming Spread of Prescription Drug Deaths Across the US
The Atlantic Cities
That first year, opioid analgesics—drugs like methadone, oxycodone, and hydrocodone—were responsible for 21 percent of drug poisoning deaths. By 2009, that number had increased to 42 percent, or 15,597 dead, making prescription painkillers the 
Prescription medicine overdose epidemic takes a deadly turn across USDefiance Crescent News (subscription)
Medical overdose epidemic takes deadly turnThe Intelligencer

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Amid Northern Valley Drug-Policy Debate, Voices of Experience

Amid Northern Valley drug-policy debate, voices of experience
Drug-haunted former students, their parents and police who confront the community’s drug problem every day say emphatically that drug abuse in the Northern Valley school district is real, and aggressive policies like random drug-testing are overdue. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

 

Keating talks prescription drug abuse at BOLD Coalition meeting
U.S. Rep. William Keating spoke about how prescription drug abuse and addiction can affect every community, no matter how affluent. Keating was the keynote speaker at the BOLD Coalition’s annual breakfast held Friday at McGovern’s Family Restaurant. It was a fitting speech for the coalition that promotes building a drug-free life to the city’s youth. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

 

CVS Caremark Uses Data to Combat National Prescription Drug Abuse Epidemic; Program Details Published in New England …

CVS Caremark Uses Data to Combat National Prescription Drug Abuse Epidemic; Program Details Published in New England …
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Aug. 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — As part of its continuing efforts to combat the national prescription drug abuse epidemic, CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) is tapping its extensive database to … Drug Abuse – Yahoo! News Search Results

 

Atlantic Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Announces Third Patent Issuance on SMART/Script™ Abuse Deterrent Drug Delivery System
ATLANTA, Aug. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Atlantic Pharmaceuticals, Inc., today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued U.S. Patent No. 8,507,001 that contains claims … Drug Abuse – Yahoo! News Search Results

 

What Is the Truth About Weed and Pain Relievers?

Question by Cleopatra: What is the truth about weed and pain relievers?
I have a friend who smokes weed often and also takes painkillers (oxycotin) every once in awhile. He has also done worse drugs in the past. This scares me. He tells me he has done his research and that these won’t have any terrible lasting health effects. I feel in my gut that he is wrong… what is the truth? I am really scared for him I care about him alot. I don’t want him to ruin his life… how can I tell him this? He is a smart guy and could go far. He keeps telling me not to worry, but I can’t help it. How do I deal with this?

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Answer by Ryan S
eh i wouldnt worry, he sounds like the type to party hard throughout college and then move on after

Narconon Supports Summit Focused on Rx Drug Abuse

Narconon Supports Summit Focused on Rx Drug Abuse
The recent National Rx Drug Abuse Summit held in Orlando, Florida focused the spotlight on the Rx drug epidemic killing 10,000+ Americans every year. Narconon was there in force wi Drug Abuse – Yahoo! News Search Results

 

Narconon International Pledges Wholehearted Support for Rx Drug Abuse Summit Cause: “Make an Impact”
As drug abuse summit describes terrible pharmaceutical abuse crisis, Narconon is increasing rehabilitation and prevention efforts to meet this challenge.Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) April 05, 2013 The prescription drug epidemic that is killing more than 10,000 Americans every year was the focus of the National Rx Drug Abuse Summit in Orlando, Florida. Staff from the Eastern management office of the … Drug Abuse – Yahoo! News Search Results