DEA raids 2 CVS pharmacies in drug abuse probe
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ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) – The Drug Enforcement Administration said on Monday it raided two CVS pharmacies over the weekend as part of an effort to curb the abuse of prescription painkillers and other potentially addictive substances. The action, which occurred on Saturday, came one day after the agency suspended the license of drug distributor Cardinal Health Inc, prohibiting it from shipping …
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Prescription drug abuse hazards highlighted by VCC program
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Staying aware and being your own advocate were the themes of the Wednesday, Jan. 25, discussion about prescription drug abuse sponsored by the Valley Community Coalition.
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State of Texas to crack down on prescription drug abuse
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Prescription drug abuse is the fastest growing narcotic problem in the nation.
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Drug/child abuse in the Mountain Area
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As more and more children are becoming statistics of abuse, law enforcement, hospitals and social services continue to battle against the devastating epidemic. As high as 80%, some say 90%, of child abuse is drug related, according to Holly Dye, founder a
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Senate passes prescription drug bill
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Local lawmakers say a Senate bill that would increase monitoring of prescription pain killers is an important step needed to counter an increase in deaths and drug abuse due to the overuse of OxyContin and Vicodin.
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