Posts Tagged ‘prescription drugs’
Walsh Urges Community to Take Part in Drug Take-Back Day
Walsh urges community to take part in Drug Take-Back Day
Boston Mayor Martin Walsh is encouraging Boston residents to take part in the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, scheduled for April 26. “I don’t want to get another call from a mother or a father who is in fear of losing their child, because of a habit that began with pills from a neighbor’s medicine cabinet,” […] Prescription Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
Townsend to offer 24-hour drug drop-off at police station
TOWNSEND — Residents 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 Country District Attorney's Office. Prescription Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
Website Abuse Report?
Question by Merna: Website abuse report?
I found this site, called grasscity.com and it’s basically encouraging illegal drug use, and even sell it online, where can i report abuse on it?
Best answer:
Answer by Yahzmin (US) [busy]
First, you need to be careful about reporting, as it may not be illegal where the website is based — and there may be enough legal disclaimers on the site that they can snake through without being illegal themselves.
But, if you still feel you want to report the site, you can do it here:
http://www.safesurfingkids.com/reporting.htm
Or, do a google search on “reporting illegal websites” and find other places that you can do that type of reporting.
Finally, here is an eHow article on how to report illegal sites that may also help:
http://www.ehow.com/how_2040810_report-illegal-web-sites-proper.html
Why Are Benzodiazepines Abused?
Question by Sarah S: why are benzodiazepines abused?
Best answer:
Answer by Buster Hymen
To get high.
Answer by silky1
This family of drugs accounts for five out of the 10 categories in the government’s list of most abused drugs in the United States. Between 10% and 15% of all Americans are taking them. Part of the reason that so many people are abusing benzodiazepines is that they account for about 33% of all prescription drugs. They are classified as Schedule IV substances, which means the government considers them more habit-forming than addictive.
Concord Police K-9 Unit Officer Accused Of Stealing Drugs From Elderly
Prosecutors charged Concord police K-9 Officer Matthew Switzer on Thursday with two counts of first-degree burglary, one count of second-degree burglary, one count of fraudulently obtaining prescription drugs and one count of elder abuse, according to …
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Amid Heroin Crisis, Officials Urge Residents to Turn in Unneeded Prescription Drugs
Amid heroin crisis, officials urge residents to turn in unneeded prescription drugs
As Massachusetts grapples with a surge in heroin overdoses, top elected officials Monday urged residents to scour medicine cabinets for unneeded prescription drugs that can act as a gateway to addiction. 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 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 … Officials urge residents to turn in unneeded prescription drugs State Officials Promote National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day |
Prescription Drug Abuse – Google News
Prescription drug abuse a problem – San Angelo Standard Times
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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 … |
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 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 … Officials urge residents to turn in unneeded prescription drugs Mayor Walsh & Congresspeople Combat Prescription Drug Abuse with 'Take … |
Prescription Drug Abuse – Google News
Prescription drug abuse a problem – San Angelo Standard Times
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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 … |