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State Collects 5 Tons of Meds on Take-Back Day

State collects 5 tons of meds on take-back day
A biannual effort to curb prescription drug abuse netted nearly 5 tons of medications statewide. The Kansas Attorney General's office says residents turned in 9,777 pounds of drugs at 104 locations Oct. 26 for National Drug Take-Back Day. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

PCMA Supports Bipartisan Legislation Creating 'Safe Pharmacy' Networks to Reduce Prescription Drug Abuse in Medicare
Legislation Would Prevent Fraud and Abuse… Continue reading

The Children of Drugs: Covering Up and Surviving

The Children of Drugs: Covering Up and Surviving
Note: This is Part Two of Chris Earl's special report on children who grew up with drug abuse in their homes. In September, Chris reached out to thousands of people through social media. A handful of people agreed to step out of the shadows and tell their stories, publicly. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

PCMA Supports Bipartisan Legislation Creating ‘Safe Pharmacy’ Networks to Reduce Prescription… Continue reading

Reckitt Heroin-Abuse Drug Seen Luring Shire: Real M&A

Reckitt Heroin-Abuse Drug Seen Luring Shire: Real M&A
Shire has been on the hunt for deals to ease reliance on its best-seller Vyvanse for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

D.A.: Prescription drug monitoring might help curb devastating effects of abuse
NORRISTOWN – A proposed statewide database to monitor the use and abuse of prescription drugs might help authorities curb the devastating effects “this modern plague” has on communities, according… Continue reading

Manchester High School Senior Arraigned on Felony Robbery Charge

Manchester high school senior arraigned on felony robbery charge
A city teen is charged with robbery, accused of punching a 15-year-old and stealing a handgun he had made arrangements to purchase. Teen Drug Rehab – Yahoo News Search Results

DA Tackles Drug Abuse Crimes

DA tackles drug abuse crimes
The district attorney gave a bleak picture of the state of drug abuse in New Mexico Wednesday. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

Drug Program Admissions Drop

Drug program admissions drop
Although the number of admissions to alcohol and drug abuse programs increased statewide between 2011 and 2012, they dropped in Hawaii County, according to data released Tuesday by the state Department of Health. It’s unknown whether the decrease from 1,068 admissions in 2011 to 981 admissions in 2012 is because of a decrease in substance abuse problems or a decrease in available treatment slots … Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results