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States Rebel Against Powerful New Painkiller

States rebel against powerful new painkiller
BARRE, Vt. (AP) — State officials around the country are rebelling over a powerful new painkiller that law enforcement and public health authorities fear could worsen the nation's deadly scourge of heroin and prescription drug abuse.
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States rebel against powerful new painkiller, worry that it will lead to more drug abuse
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This Drug Court Judge Is Going to Rehab for Substance Abuse

This Drug Court Judge Is Going To Rehab For Substance Abuse
Broward County Court Judge Gisele Pollack will likely be in rehab for as much as six months and is not likely to return to her post in drug court.
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Americans, weary of war on drugs, prefer rehab to jail, poll says (+video)
In a significant shift, a new poll finds that two-thirds of Americans favor drug policies… Continue reading

States Revolt Against Powerful New Painkiller

States revolt against powerful new painkiller
State officials fighting a well-publicized battle against heroin and prescription drug abuse are revolting against a powerful new painkiller that law enforcement and public health officials fear could …
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With FDA standing pat on painkiller, states fighting opiate scourge step in with bans, limits
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Americans, Weary of War on Drugs, Prefer Rehab to Jail, Poll Says

Americans, weary of war on drugs, prefer rehab to jail, poll says
That’s the conclusion of a new Pew Research Center poll finding that two-thirds of Americans prefer drug policies that emphasize rehabilitation, not jail time, for those who use illegal drugs such as heroin or cocaine. Most Americans also support proposals to scrap minimum sentencing laws for nonviolent drug offenses. The poll is Pew’s first broad look at US opinions on drug policies since… Continue reading

"National Take-Back Day": Ridding Your Home of Unsecured Prescription Medications

"National Take-Back Day": Ridding Your Home Of Unsecured Prescription Medications
As “National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day” edges closer, (April 26, 2014), it’s a good opportunity to emphasize the importance of this day for helping to address an ongoing source of addiction, misuse, and trafficking of prescription medications. This initiative addresses a serious public health issue, but also a public safety issue. […]
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Drug Rehab at Jail to Be Reviewed

Drug rehab at jail to be reviewed
Medina County officials want to see how another county treats addicts before deciding whether to open a treatment facility at the Medina County Jail. County Common Pleas Court Judge James L. Kimbler met with several county officials Wednesday at the county courthouse to discuss reopening the east pod of the jail, which has been closed Read More… The post Drug rehab at jail to be reviewed …
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