Posts Tagged ‘prescription drug abuse’
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
Independence Blue Cross Supports the Drug Enforcement Administration's National Prescription "Drug Take-Back Day"
Independence Blue Cross Supports the Drug Enforcement Administration's National Prescription "Drug Take-Back Day"
PHILADELPHIA — In a nationwide effort to clear homes of potentially dangerous, expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs, Independence Blue Cross (Independence) is supporting the Drug Enforcement … Prescription Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
Report recommends insurers use prescription monitoring data to reduce opioid abuse, deaths
( Brandeis University ) The Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Center of Excellence at Brandeis University has issued a ground-breaking report recommending that medical insurers use prescription monitoring data to reduce the overdoses, deaths and health care costs associated with abuse of opioids and other prescription drugs. Prescription Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
Recent Missouri editorials
St. Joseph News-Press, April 18 Monitor prescription sales in state: Law enforcement officers, prosecutors and judges in Northwest Missouri well understand the threat posed by illegal drug use. So do medical professionals and our social welfare workers. News reports have documented the rise in heroin-related crimes … Prescription Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
A Growing Number of Americans: Drug Abuse Is a Health Issue, Not a Crime – Pacific Standard
A Growing Number of Americans: Drug Abuse Is a Health Issue, Not a Crime – Pacific Standard
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A Growing Number of Americans: Drug Abuse Is a Health Issue, Not a Crime
Pacific Standard While no one thinks drug addiction is a good thing, more and more people are starting to think that the war on drugs—a war that costs U.S. taxpayers $ 51 billion per year—needs a fresh approach. Ever since President Nixon deemed drug abuse “public … |
Chris Herren, Running For Drug Abuse Prevention, Finishes Marathon – NESN.com
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Chris Herren, Running For Drug Abuse Prevention, Finishes Marathon
NESN.com Chris Herren, a former basketball star whose drug use sent his life spiraling out of control, has been sober for more than five and a half years and has become a prominent figure in combating drug use and providing help for addicts. He also completed … |
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. Atlanta hosts summit on prescription drug abuse |
Prescription Drug Abuse – Google News
‘Your Voice, Your Vote:’ Prescription drug abuse – KATU
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'Your Voice, Your Vote:' Prescription drug abuse
KATU Oregon has the highest rate of prescription drug abuse among 15 to 19 years old in the country. And what's even scarier is prescription painkiller abuse can lead to heroin addiction. Former Oregon U.S. Attorney Dwight Holton, who is now CEO of Lines of … |
Prescription Drug Abuse – Google News
April 26 is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day – The Mercury
A Growing Number of Americans: Drug Abuse Is a Health Issue, Not a Crime – Pacific Standard
A Growing Number of Americans: Drug Abuse Is a Health Issue, Not a Crime – Pacific Standard
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A Growing Number of Americans: Drug Abuse Is a Health Issue, Not a Crime
Pacific Standard Ever since President Nixon deemed drug abuse “public enemy number one” back in 1971, the U.S. prison population has grown by 700 percent. The U.S. Department of Justice reports that in 2011 nearly half of all inmates in federal prison were serving time … |
Atlanta hosts summit on prescription drug abuse – The State
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Atlanta hosts summit on prescription drug abuse
The State 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 Marriott Marquis Hotel in downtown Atlanta. Organizers say the conference is expected to … |
Rahall Convenes Meeting on W.Va. Drug Problems
Rahall convenes meeting on W.Va. drug problems
U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall says he has arranged a roundtable discussion with federal and West Virginia officials on the state's prescription drug abuse and trafficking problems. Prescription Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
Atlanta hosts summit on prescription drug abuse
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 Marriott Marquis Hotel in downtown Atlanta. … Prescription Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
GOT DRUGS? Newtown Township Police Department announces prescription drug take-back collection drive
NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP – The Newtown Township Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its eighth opportunity in three years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Prescription Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results