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Prescription Drug Abuse: Evening report: Prescription drug abuse increasing – Herald and News

Evening report: Prescription drug abuse increasing Herald and News The Herald and News takes a look at the growing problem of prescription drug abuse in tomorrow's newspaper. Plus, lawmakers prepare for what could be the last week of the 2011 Oregon Legislative Session, and logging enthusiasts meet for the Collier … and more »

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Prescription Drug Abuse: Feds add Mercer, Putnam counties to drug trafficking area, designation means … – Greenfield Daily Reporter

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Feds add Mercer, Putnam counties to drug trafficking area, designation means … Greenfield Daily Reporter Police in Mercer and Putnam counties are getting federal help in their efforts to reduce prescription drug abuse and drug trafficking. Rep. Nick Rahall and Sen. Jay Rockefeller announced Monday that the two counties will be added to the Appalachia High … MORNING UPDATE: Mercer added to Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking AreaBluefield Daily Telegraph Mercer County Gets National Help Fighting DrugsWVNS all 40 news articles »

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Prescription Drug Abuse: Fairview Drug Turn-In Has Successful First Week – KPTV Portland

Fairview Drug Turn-In Has Successful First Week KPTV Portland In the last week, the Fairview Police Department has collected more than 13 pounds of prescription drugs from their new drug turn-in program. The program is meant to deter prescription drug abuse and to keep the water supply safe. … and more »

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Prescription Drug Abuse: Pfizer, Acura say FDA clears painkiller Oxecta
Pfizer Inc. and Acura Pharmaceuticals Inc. said Monday the Food and Drug Administration approved a powerful painkiller that is designed to be harder to abuse.
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Prescription Drug Abuse: Study shows increase in emergency department visits for drug-related suicide attempts among men
A new national study shows that from 2005 to 2009 there was a 55 percent increase in emergency department visits for drug related suicide attempts by men aged 21 to 34 — from 19,024 visits in 2005 to 29,407 visits in 2009. In 2009, there were a total of 77,971 emergency department visits for drug-related suicide attempts among males of all ages.
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