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How We Can Fight the Prescription Drug Abuse Epidemic – Atlanta Business Chronicle
How we can fight the prescription drug abuse epidemic – Atlanta Business Chronicle
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How we can fight the prescription drug abuse epidemic
Atlanta Business Chronicle This week, government officials, law enforcement, business leaders, healthcare professionals, and substance abuse experts will gather in Atlanta for the National Rx Drug Abuse Summit. As these experts convene, it is vital to highlight the importance of … COMPLETE COVERAGE: National Prescription Drug Abuse Summit |
Prescription Drug Abuse – Google News
Atlanta hosts summit on prescription drug abuse – SFGate
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Atlanta hosts summit on prescription drug abuse
SFGate 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 … |
Prescription Drug Abuse – Google News
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
Beaverton Police to Hold Prescription Drug Turn-in Event
Beaverton police to hold prescription drug turn-in event
spring-drug-turn-in-2012.jpg. Beaverton police will be accepting expired or unused prescription and over-the-counter medications at Beaverton City Hall on April 26. … The drugs are being collected to prevent abuse, misuse and improper disposal …
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Unused drugs "take back" event
Numerous local police departments will take part in a drug "take back" event this weekend to collect unused prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications for safe disposal. The Warren County Sheriff's Office, Whitehall Police and Saratoga Springs …
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Used drug collection a success
There were good intentions behind this: Medications left in the trash can unintentionally poison young children or animals, or can be found by those looking to abuse the more potent controlled substances. However … Those that are not controlled …
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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
Niesel and Herzog: Everyday People Often Are Abusers
Niesel and Herzog: Everyday people often are abusers
Drug abuse is not confined to street drugs like methamphetamine, heroin and cocaine. America is facing an epidemic of prescription drug abuse, particularly with pain relievers, anti-depressants and stimulants. In 2010, 7 million Americans abused prescription drugs every month. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
QC plans drug test for village chiefs
MANILA, Philippines—Because some Quezon City barangay (village) officials are allegedly "hooked" on illegal drugs, the city government is considering to require them to undergo drug testing. Vice Mayor Joy Belmonte proposed the drug testing in the wake of reports that some village chiefs in the city are using illegal drugs. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) supported the city’s … Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results