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F.D.A. Shift on Painkillers Was Years in the Making

F.D.A. Shift on Painkillers Was Years in the Making
The F.D.A.'s move to tighten restrictions for prescribing painkillers is a rare victory by lawmakers from states hard hit by prescription drug abuse over well-financed lobbyists for business and patient groups. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

Take Back Day fights prescription drug abuse
An Iowa City police car is crammed with bags of brightly colored prescription drugs. The drugs were not confiscated but voluntarily… Continue reading

Teen Drinking Is US Pastime?

Teen drinking is US pastime?
Teen binge drinking. As American as baseball and apple pie, right? In fact, many adults just assume that it’s just one of the many rites of passage towards adulthood like losing your virginity or learning how to drive. Teen Drug Rehab – Yahoo News Search Results

F.D.A. Shift on Painkillers Was Years in the Making

F.D.A. Shift on Painkillers Was Years in the Making
The F.D.A.'s move to tighten restrictions for prescribing painkillers is a rare victory by lawmakers from states hard hit by prescription drug abuse over well-financed lobbyists for business and patient groups. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

Report: N.H. 18-25 Group Abusing Prescription Drugs

Report: N.H. 18-25 group abusing prescription drugs
CONCORD (AP) — A new report shows prescription drug abuse among New Hampshire's young adults aged 18-25 is above the national average and other states in the Northeast. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

3,000 pills returned at Monticello drug take-back day
MONTICELLO — Prescription drug abuse is on the rise, infiltrating all demographics. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

Prescription Take-Back Day Calls Attention to… Continue reading

Prescription Take Back Helps With Drug Abuse

Prescription take back helps with drug abuse
BILLINGS – While unused prescription drugs can contribute to drug abuse and toxin in water and landfills, the Elks Club helped with a drug take back Saturday morning. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

Report: NH’s 18-25 Age Group’s Prescription Drug Abuse Above National Average

Report: NH’s 18-25 Age Group’s Prescription Drug Abuse Above National Average
A new report shows prescription drug abuse among New Hampshire's young adults aged 18-25 is above the national average and other states in the Northeast. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

Red Ribbon Week raises awareness
The Red Ribbon Committee is a grassroots organization of parents concerned about the destruction caused by alcohol and drug abuse. The committee voted to dedicate its 2013… Continue reading