Drug Abuse: Prescription Drug Abuse Affects Central Michigan – Gladwin County Record

Prescription drug abuse affects Central Michigan – Gladwin County Record
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Prescription drug abuse affects Central Michigan
Gladwin County Record
GLADWIN COUNTY – Every day, 2,500 teenagers nationwide use a prescription drug to get high for the first time. They are accessing these drugs in the comfort of home; it can be as easy as opening a cupboard, drawer, or medicine cabinet. In central

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White House drug czar emphasizes drug treatment, education – Baltimore Sun (blog)
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White House drug czar emphasizes drug treatment, education
Baltimore Sun (blog)
The Obama administration has requested more than $ 10.7 billion for education programs and drug treatment for those substance abuse disorders, according to the drug policy office. The president's budget includes a $ 1.4 billion increase over 2012 for
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Stop Drug Abuse; Drop Off Unused Prescription Pills – kplr11.com
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Stop Drug Abuse; Drop Off Unused Prescription Pills
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ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI) – The city of St. Louis is taking steps to cut down on medication abuse by offering a safe way to toss unused pills. The CDC classifies prescription drug abuse as an epidemic. Nearly 3,000 teenagers abuse medication for the first

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Prescription Drug Abuse


By Jaritza Vega, Brianna Martinez, and Gabby Vinasco.