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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
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 …
Boston officials announce prescription drug take-back program to combat drug MassLive.com
Officials urge residents to turn in unneeded prescription drugsBoston Globe
Mayor Walsh & Congresspeople Combat Prescription Drug Abuse with 'Take BostInno
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Prescription Drug Abuse – Google News

 

Prescription drug abuse a problem – San Angelo Standard Times

Prescription drug abuse a problem
San Angelo Standard Times
AUSTIN, Texas — Beyond the always illegal drugs that come through back alley deals on street corners, Texas has another drug problem: illicitly used prescription medication. A state House committee in Austin met Monday to hear testimony on an issue …

America's Heroin Epidemic: Where to Find Help

America's Heroin Epidemic: Where to Find Help
NBC News' series "Hooked: America's Heroin Epidemic" (April 7-9) shows just how devastating drug abuse can be on individuals and families. If you or anyone you know is battling a substance abuse problem, the resources below can offer help.The U.S. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

 

Prescription drug abuse a problem in Texas
Beyond the always illegal drugs that come through back alley deals on street corners, Texas has another drug problem: illicitly used prescription medication. Drug Abuse – 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
Senator Ed Markey and Senator Elizabeth Warren flank Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh during a press conference on April 7, 2014 on prescription drug abuse at Boston City Hall. (Garrett Quinn, MassLive). Print · Garrett Quinn | [email protected] By …
Mass. to hold prescription 'Take Back Day' to curb abuseBoston.com
Drug Take-Back Day Aims To Stem AbuseWBUR
Massachusetts officials promote drug take-back dayWCVB Boston

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Drug Addiction – Google News

 

HOPE laws to help fight drug addiction, crime, deaths – WTAQ


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HOPE laws to help fight drug addiction, crime, deaths
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(WSAU) — Several new laws were signed Monday designed to help people with opiate abuse and addition. Governor Scott Walker signed seven bills that were part of the Heroin Opiate Prevention and Education (H.O.P.E.) legislative package during stops in …
New heroin laws lauded by Dodge County DABeaver Dam Daily Citizen
Gov. Scott Walker signs legislation aimed at quicker response, treatment for The Oshkosh Northwestern
Walker signs package of anti-heroin billsCT Post

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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
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 …
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
Kirkland Reporter –BostInno –Kirkland Views (blog)
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Prescription Drug Abuse – Google News

 

Prescription drug abuse a problem – San Angelo Standard Times

Prescription drug abuse a problem
San Angelo Standard Times
AUSTIN, Texas — Beyond the always illegal drugs that come through back alley deals on street corners, Texas has another drug problem: illicitly used prescription medication. A state House committee in Austin met Monday to hear testimony on an issue …

Substance Abuse Program for the Homeless Expands

Substance abuse program for the homeless expands
Amarillo, TX – The City of Amarillo is trying to battle substance abuse within the homeless population by partnering with the Amarillo Recovery from Alcohol and Drugs (ARAD) treatment program. ARAD is the only organization offering week-long substance …
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Somerville officials hold substance abuse workshop April 8
The Somerville Health Department and the Somerville Office of Prevention, in cooperation with Teen Empowerment and Save Our Somerville, invite all interested community members to a free workshop and discussion on substance abuse, prescription drug …
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Boston officials announce prescription drug take-back program to combat drug
Senator Ed Markey and Senator Elizabeth Warren flank Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh during a press conference on April 7, 2014 on prescription drug abuse at Boston City Hall. (Garrett Quinn, MassLive). Print · Garrett Quinn | [email protected] By …
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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
Senator Ed Markey and Senator Elizabeth Warren flank Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh during a press conference on April 7, 2014 on prescription drug abuse at Boston City Hall. (Garrett Quinn, MassLive). Print · Garrett Quinn | [email protected] By …
Mass. to hold prescription 'Take Back Day' to curb abuseBoston.com
Drug Take-Back Day Aims To Stem AbuseWBUR
Massachusetts officials promote drug take-back dayWCVB Boston

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Drug Addiction – Google News

 

Discussion on drug abuse in South Central Massachusetts scheduled for … – MassLive.com

Discussion on drug abuse in South Central Massachusetts scheduled for
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Since the death of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman in early February, the national spotlight on heroin and opioid drug abuse has grown hotter. Locally, state and local officials are talking openly about addiction in communities where residents and law …