R.I. Commission Explores Ways to Curb Prescription Drug Abuse – the Providence Journal

R.I. commission explores ways to curb prescription drug abuse – The Providence Journal

R.I. commission explores ways to curb prescription drug abuse
The Providence Journal
A heartbreaking story from a constituent prompted Rep. William W. O'Brien to act. The constituent has a daughter addicted to OxyContin — and she obtains the drug by going from doctor's office to walk-in clinic to emergency room. “She comes up with

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RI weighs prescription drug registry to curb abuse
Kansas City Star
December 2. By DAVID KLEPPER. Associated Press. PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island is weighing whether to create a prescription drug registry so doctors and pharmacists can identify patients who are struggling with substance abuse.
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Meeting Set to Focus on Prescription Drug Abuse in Wausau – WSAW

Meeting Set to Focus on Prescription Drug Abuse in Wausau
WSAW
This month's AOD Partnership meeting will focus on the local impact of prescription drug abuse in Wausau. It will be on Tuesday, December 4th from 11:30am – 1pm at 212 River Drive. The meeting is free and open to the public. No RSVP is required.

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