Drug Abuse: Vermont Lawmakers Confront Drug Abuse – Bennington Banner

Vermont lawmakers confront drug abuse – Bennington Banner
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Vermont lawmakers confront drug abuse
Bennington Banner
The legislation even attempts to slow addiction-related thefts of precious metals and requires landlords to report potential drug abuse. And a companion bill attempts to ensure that Vermonters won't hesitate to call for help if they witness an overdose

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Ulster launches group aiming to cut prescription-drug abuse – Times Herald-Record
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Ulster launches group aiming to cut prescription-drug abuse
Times Herald-Record
KINGSTON — More than 40 people attended an initial meeting last week of a group that wants to cut prescription drug abuse in the county. The attendees included doctors, pharmacists, school personnel, law enforcement and providers of mental health

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Vt. House OKs package to fight drug abuse – Rutland Herald
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Vt. House OKs package to fight drug abuse
Rutland Herald
Require doctors who prescribe narcotic painkillers to register with a prescription drug database maintained by the state Health Department and to check the database when they suspect a patient might be abusing painkillers or diverting the drugs to others.
Vt. House advances bill to stem drug abuseWCAX

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