Drug Abuse: Drop in Illicit Drug Use in Cities, Uptick in Prescription Drug Abuse

Drop in Illicit Drug Use in Cities, Uptick in Prescription Drug Abuse
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Title: Drop in Illicit Drug Use in Cities, Uptick in Prescription Drug Abuse Category: Health News Created: 10/15/2012 4:06:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 10/16/2012 12:00:00 AM
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Drug registry often ignored despite growing painkiller abuse
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Despite growing concerns about an epidemic of opioid painkiller overdoses, doctors and pharmacies are checking a Colorado registry meant to deter abuse only 10 to 15 percent of the time before dispensing the dangerous drugs, a local DEA official said.
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Prescription drug abuse awareness day set for Nov. 10 in Hunterdon County
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Hunterdon County Democrat On Nov. 10, an historic and lifesaving event — The American Medicine Chest Challenge (AMCC) — a public health initiative to raise awareness about the dangers of prescription drug abuse will be held in communities throughout…
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H.B. officials target drug abuse after teen's death
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HUNTINGTON BEACH City and school leaders vowed to work with the community to target teen drug use after the death of a local high school student, and they have started to deliver on that promise. The Huntington Beach Union High School District on Oct. 1 launched a three-tiered program that…
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