Posts Tagged ‘prescription drug abuse’
REGION: State Police Among Law Enforcement Agencies Doing National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
REGION: State police among law enforcement agencies doing National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
WASHTENAW COUNTY — Michigan State Police, among other local law enforcement agencies, is partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration for National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 26. Prescription Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
Prescription Drug Drop in Newton April 26
The Jasper County Sheriff’s Department, Newton Fire Department and the Youth Prevention Awareness Coalition will be hosting a drive-through prescription drug drop from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at the Newton Fire Department. Prescription Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
Minister Ambrose Continues to Fight Prescription Drug Abuse
Minister Ambrose Continues to Fight Prescription Drug Abuse
OTTAWA, April 15, 2014 /CNW/ – The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health, reaffirmed her commitment to tackle the growing problem of prescription drug abuse head on. The Government of Canada will continue to work with groups like the …
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Use of antipsychotics soaring at Ontario nursing homes
The medications — including olanzapine, quetiapine and at least 10 others — are not approved by Health Canada for the elderly with dementia. Pharmaceutical companies have issued the strongest possible caution, known as a black-box … When …
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My Journey From Homeless Drug Addict to Magna Cum Laude – NPR (Blog)
My Journey From Homeless Drug Addict To Magna Cum Laude – NPR (blog)
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My Journey From Homeless Drug Addict To Magna Cum Laude
NPR (blog) I was fighting a rat for the remnants of a corn dog I'd salvaged from the trash. That's when I realized I'd crossed the final line I had drawn. I had told myself, as long as I don't shoot up, I'm OK. As long as I'm not homeless, I'm OK. But now I was … |
Doctors, medical staff on drugs put patients at risk – USA TODAY
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Doctors, medical staff on drugs put patients at risk
USA TODAY America's prescription drug epidemic reaches deep into the medical community. Across the country, more than 100,000 doctors, nurses, technicians and other health professionals struggle with abuse or addiction, mostly involving narcotics such as … Drug–addicted health professionals put patients at risk Drug abuse among medical professionals rarely detected |
Missoula Events Spotlight Prescription Drug Abuse Among Youth – the Missoulian
Missoula events spotlight prescription drug abuse among youth – The Missoulian
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Missoula events spotlight prescription drug abuse among youth
The Missoulian MUSAP, the Missoula Forum for Children and Youth and other sponsors are behind several events this week as part of prescription drug misuse awareness week. A Prescription for Prevention summit will be held Wednesday, with 140 people registered to … Pharmacists are often on the front line against prescription drug abuse Prescription Drug Misuse Awareness Week kicks off in Missoula Prescription Drug Misuse Awareness Week reveals startling stats |
Prescription Drug Abuse – Google News
REGION: State police among law enforcement agencies doing National … – Heritage Newspapers
Doctors, Medical Staff on Drugs Put Patients at Risk – USA TODAY
Doctors, medical staff on drugs put patients at risk – USA TODAY
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Doctors, medical staff on drugs put patients at risk
USA TODAY Pervasive problem: The latest drug use data from the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, released in 2007, indicated that an average of 103,000 doctors, nurses, medical technicians and health care aides a year were abusing … Hospital setting triggers worker drug abuse, theft Drug-addicted health professionals put patients at risk Drug abuse among medical professionals rarely detected |
What Personality Might Have To Do With Drug Abuse Risk – Huffington Post
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What Personality Might Have To Do With Drug Abuse Risk
Huffington Post People with certain personality traits may be at increased risk for drug use problems, and studying personality may help researchers better understand and treat these problems, according to a new review. Many studies have attempted to link genes to the … |
Missoula Events Spotlight Prescription Drug Abuse Among Youth – the Missoulian
Missoula events spotlight prescription drug abuse among youth – The Missoulian
NBC Montana |
Missoula events spotlight prescription drug abuse among youth
The Missoulian MUSAP, the Missoula Forum for Children and Youth and other sponsors are behind several events this week as part of prescription drug misuse awareness week. A Prescription for Prevention summit will be held Wednesday, with 140 people registered to … Pharmacists are often on the front line against prescription drug abuse Prescription Drug Misuse Awareness Week reveals startling stats Prescription Drug Misuse Awareness Week kicks off in Missoula |
Prescription Drug Abuse – Google News
“Prescription Drug Take-Back Day” coming up April 26th – fox6now.com