Stop to Prescription Drug Abuse—America’s Fastest Growing Epidemic

Stop to Prescription Drug Abuse—America’s Fastest Growing Epidemic – Prescription drug abuse is the largest epidemic facing the American public today. The abuse of prescription drugs is the fastest-growing segment of illegal d…

Coalition focuses on prescription drug abuse

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The Blaine County Community Drug Coalition has joined a national and state campaign to raise awareness of the problem of prescription drug abuse, particularly among teenagers. “One in five Idaho teens admits to taking a prescription drug without a …
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Chamber takes aim at drug problems

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Dealing with widespread drug abuse, improved political clout and improving workforce education and readiness were the top three areas of concern Friday for the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce at a retreat at The Cabins at Pine Haven in …
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Student pharmacists help fight substance abuse and addiction

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Dr. Michael O'Neil, a South College School of Pharmacy professor and recognized expert on the topic of prescription drug abuse, has been involved in approximately 20 take-back events and emphasized the importance of proper disposal of unused …
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