Drug Abuse: Prescription Drug Abuse an “epidemic” in Montana – KTVQ Billings News

Prescription drug abuse an “epidemic” in Montana – KTVQ Billings News
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Prescription drug abuse an "epidemic" in Montana KTVQ Billings News The most commonly abused prescription drugs are painkillers, but drugs designed to help with depression, anxiety or attention deficit disorders are also popular, said Dean Chrestenson, a Missoula Police Deparment prescription drug diversion detective. and more »

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Local Advocate Attends National Drug Abuse Prevention Conference – mvprogress
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Local Advocate Attends National Drug Abuse Prevention Conference mvprogress Logandale resident Debbie Oglesby, a representative of the Nevada Community Prevention Coalition, recently traveled to the Washington, D.C. area to join more than 2,000 substance abuse prevention specialists and advocates from throughout the country …

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Drug, alcohol abuse more likely among high school dropouts – Medical Xpress
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Drug, alcohol abuse more likely among high school dropouts Medical Xpress U.S. report also confirms that kids who fail to complete school are more apt to take up cigarettes. (HealthDay News) —The link between poor academic performance and substance abuse just got stronger, with a new U.S. government report showing ties … and more »

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