prescription drug abuse

Prescription Drug Abuse ‘enormous’ – St. George Daily Spectrum

Prescription drug abuse ‘enormous’ – St. George Daily Spectrum

Prescription drug abuse 'enormous'
St. George Daily Spectrum
According to statistics from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, the non-medical use of prescription pain relievers was the highest among Utahns ages 18 to 25 in 2010 and 2011, the… Continue reading

Report: NH’s 18-25 Age Group’s Prescription Drug Abuse Above National Average – CBS Local

Report: NH’s 18-25 Age Group’s Prescription Drug Abuse Above National Average – CBS Local

Report: NH's 18-25 Age Group's Prescription Drug Abuse Above National Average
CBS Local
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A new report shows prescription drug abuse among New Hampshire's young adults aged 18-25 is above the national average… Continue reading

BEN BRAGDON: Without Treatment, Addiction Won't Go Away

BEN BRAGDON: Without treatment, addiction won't go away
That's part of what is happening in Maine and the rest of New England, as the full weight of the criminal justice system has come down on prescription drug abuse. As a result, there have been fewer pharmacy robberies and, anecdotally… Continue reading

LePage: More Funding Necessary to Fight Maine’s Drug Abuse Epidemic

LePage: More funding necessary to fight Maine’s drug abuse epidemic
Yet, the state’s drug problem is escalating and more money is needed to fund the law enforcement agents responsible for tackling the growing number of crimes fueled by addiction. That was the message delivered by Gov. Paul LePage and his… Continue reading

Prescription Take-Back Day Calls Attention to Drug Abuse – WSIL TV

Prescription Take-Back Day Calls Attention to Drug Abuse – WSIL TV


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Prescription Take-Back Day Calls Attention to Drug Abuse
WSIL TV
It's part of a nationwide effort by the Drug Enforcement Agency to educate the public about the potential for prescription drug abuse. Prescription medication can either… Continue reading

Drug Rehab Center Lancaster Now Offers More Substance Abuse Treatment Options

Drug Rehab Center Lancaster Now Offers More Substance Abuse Treatment Options
Drug Rehab Center Lancaster has begun to offer even more drug and alcohol addiction treatment program options, created to appeal to anyone hesitant to attend rehab. (PRWeb October 26, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/10/prweb11271757.htm drug abuse –… Continue reading