Drug Abuse: Beshear Claims Progress on Prescription Drug Abuse – San Francisco Chronicle

Beshear claims progress on prescription drug abuse – San Francisco Chronicle
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Beshear claims progress on prescription drug abuse
San Francisco Chronicle
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky officials reported more progress Thursday in fighting prescription drug abuse, pointing to a decline in overdose deaths and a drop off in doses for commonly abused painkillers in the year since a new state law took aim
Gov. Beshear in Louisville: Prescription drug abuse numbersWHAS 11.com (subscription)
Gov. Beshear cites progress in fighting prescription drug abuseCourierpress/news/gleaner/
Pill mill bill results in pain clinic closuresBusiness First of Louisville (blog)
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Calvert’s efforts against prescription drug abuse continue – So Md News
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Calvert's efforts against prescription drug abuse continue
So Md News
The Prescription Drug Abuse Abatement Council gave a presentation at Tuesday's county commissioners meeting to give an update on its progress. “It is clear to everyone that has been paying attention to the problem, that this problem cannot be

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Fayette County authorities arrest 23 in drug abuse roundup – Daily Mail – Charleston
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Fayette County authorities arrest 23 in drug abuse roundup
Daily Mail – Charleston
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Fayette County authorities arrested 23 people and were searching for six more during a warrant roundup targeting suspected drug offenders. Many of the charges related to prescription drug abuse, Sheriff Steve Kessler said in a 

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D-backs minor leaguer Eric Smith suspended 50 games for drug abuse violation – Arizona Sports
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Arizona Sports

D-backs minor leaguer Eric Smith suspended 50 games for drug abuse violation
Arizona Sports
Mobile BayBears (Double-A) pitcher Eric Smith was suspended 50 games without pay after a second violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. Smith, the D-backs' second-round draft pick in 2009, was 1-3 with a 7.11 ERA in 33 
Mobile BayBears pitcher Eric Smith receives 50-game suspensionPress-Register – al.com
Ex-Osprey Smith suspended for 50 gamesThe Missoulian (blog)

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