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Community Coalition Confronts Prescription Drug Abuse – Lincolnshire Review

Community coalition confronts prescription drug abuse – Lincolnshire Review

Community coalition confronts prescription drug abuse
Lincolnshire Review
Prescription drug abuse accounts for about 45 percent of all overdose deaths, which is more than heroin, cocaine and other illegal drugs combined, according to the Foundation for a Drug-Free World. Those at the Ela Coalition Against Youth Substance …
4 Shocking Facts About Prescription Drug Abuse in AmericaCare2.com

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Barriers Remain Despite Health Law’s Push To Expand Access To Substance … – Kaiser Health News


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Barriers Remain Despite Health Law's Push To Expand Access To Substance
Kaiser Health News
The nation's health law has promised sweeping changes to help millions of people with drug or alcohol addiction get treatment. Many unable to afford services in the past now can receive them without first landing in jail or an emergency room, health

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Substance Abuse Forum Comes to Collin College – Star Local Media

Substance abuse forum comes to Collin College – Star Local Media

Substance abuse forum comes to Collin College
Star Local Media
The Collin County Substance Abuse Coalition will host a free community forum Saturday at the Collin College Spring Creek campus to discuss current drug trends, statistics and warning signs while providing prevention strategies for parents. “It gives

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Drug Abuse Statistics – Google News

 

Windham school has drug discussion over dinner – WLBZ-TV

Windham school has drug discussion over dinner
WLBZ-TV
WINDHAM, Maine (NEWS CENTER) — Drug and alcohol education is already a part of the curriculum, but Windham Middle School is tackling the issue in an innovative way: discussion drug abuse over dinner. The school held a spaghetti supper and invited

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Drug Abuse Statistics – Google News

 

“National Take-Back Day”: Ridding Your Home Of Unsecured Prescription … – Forbes

Claremont Forum Will Address Drug Use, Related Crimes

Claremont forum will address drug use, related crimes
A rise in drug misuse, abuse and addiction in the greater Sullivan County and Upper Valley communities has caused community leaders to come together for a drug forum at the end of the month. Prescription Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

 

Insurers Prodded to Cover Early Addiction Services for Vermonters – Brattleboro Reformer

Insurers prodded to cover early addiction services for Vermonters – Brattleboro Reformer

Insurers prodded to cover early addiction services for Vermonters
Brattleboro Reformer
MONTPELIER — Preventing addiction is the cheapest and most effective way to curb drug abuse in Vermont, health officials say, but they are struggling with the fact that insurance doesn't cover the cost. Early screening – to catch drug dependence early

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Drug Abuse Statistics – Google News

 

Windham school has drug discussion over dinner – WLBZ-TV

Windham school has drug discussion over dinner
WLBZ-TV
WINDHAM, Maine (NEWS CENTER) — Drug and alcohol education is already a part of the curriculum, but Windham Middle School is tackling the issue in an innovative way: discussion drug abuse over dinner. The school held a spaghetti supper and invited

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Drug Abuse Statistics – Google News

 

Healthy Sheboygan County 2020 Column: Safe Disposal of Medications Helps Combat Prescription Drug Abuse

Healthy Sheboygan County 2020 column: Safe disposal of medications helps combat prescription drug abuse
Prescription drug abuse has become a concern nationally and in Sheboygan County. Prescription Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

 

Townsend police get drop-off box for drugs
TOWNSEND — Residents in Townsend will now have a safe place to drop off their unwanted or expired prescription drugs around the clock, thanks to a partnership between the Police Department and the Middlesex County District Attorney's Office. Prescription Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

 

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

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


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Mass. to hold prescription 'Take Back Day' to curb abuse
Boston.com
Massachusetts residents are urged to turn in their unwanted prescription drugs at designated sites on April 26 in a state-wide effort to tame the spike in prescription drug abuse. At least 170 drop-off sites will be available as part of the National
Boston officials announce prescription drug take-back program to combat drug MassLive.com
Coventry police and DEA to host prescription drug disposalThe Providence Journal
Officials urge residents to turn in unneeded prescription drugsBoston Globe
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Healthy Sheboygan County 2020 column: Safe disposal of medications helps … – The Sheboygan Press