Drug Abuse: Report Cites 'epidemic' of Drug-Addicted Newborns

Published February 4, 2013

Report cites 'epidemic' of drug-addicted newborns
Filed under: Drug Abuse

The Statewide Task Force on Prescription Drug Abuse & Newborns, chaired by Attorney General Pam Bondi, released its final report on Monday, laying the groundwork for a “holistic approach” to the “epidemic” of babies born addicted to pain-killing medication. The task force was created during the 2012 legislative session to examine the scope of prescription drug abuse by expectant mothers, the …
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Oklahoma Prescription Drug Abuse
Filed under: Drug Abuse

Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin addresses prescription drug abuse in her state of the state speech.
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Keeping old prescription meds out of kids' hands in Elkhart County
Filed under: Drug Abuse

ELKHART COUNTY – Prescription drug abuse is a growing problem and keeping them out of the hands of teens or drug abusers isn't easy.
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