prescription drug abuse

Drug Abuse: Gov. Beshear in Louisville: Prescription Drug Abuse Numbers – WHAS 11.com (Subscription)

Gov. Beshear in Louisville: Prescription drug abuse numbers – WHAS 11.com (subscription)
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Gov. Beshear in Louisville: Prescription drug abuse numbers
WHAS 11.com (subscription)
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WHAS11) — Fighting drug abuse might be a never ending battle, but Governor Steve Beshear says the state of Kentucky is making headway against prescription drug abuse. It's been a year since House Bill One took effect. It was the law
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Drug Abuse: Beshear Claims Progress on Prescription Drug Abuse – San Francisco Chronicle

Beshear claims progress on prescription drug abuse – San Francisco Chronicle
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Beshear claims progress on prescription drug abuse
San Francisco Chronicle
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky officials reported more progress Thursday in fighting prescription drug abuse, pointing to a decline in overdose deaths and a drop off in doses for commonly abused painkillers in the year since a new state law took aim
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Drug Abuse: Scientology National Affairs Office Hosts Forum on Synthetic Drugs

Scientology National Affairs Office Hosts Forum on Synthetic Drugs
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On United Nations International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the Church of Scientology National Affairs Office hosted a drug prevention forum focusing on a new breed of dangerous synthetic drugs. (PRWeb July 24, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/ChurchofScientology/TruthAboutDrugs/prweb10961076.htm
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Greater Los Angeles Rallies Against Drugs
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Scientology Churches throughout Los Angeles and the San… Continue reading

Drug Abuse: Rehab Centers Seeing More Pill Addicts

Rehab centers seeing more pill addicts
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Editor's note: This is the third in a series of reports this week examining prescription drug abuse in Shelby County.
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PCMA: 'Safe Rx Initiative' Offers Policy Solutions to Curb Prescription Drug Abuse and Fraud
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The Key: Prevent Abusers from Taking Custody of Controlled SubstancesWASHINGTON, July 24, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) released today a set… Continue reading

Drug Abuse: Pope Warns Against Drug Legalisation

Pope warns against drug legalisation
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Pope Francis warns against drug legalisation plans in Latin America during the inauguration of a clinic for drug addicts in Rio de Janeiro.
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South-East tops drug abuse in Nigeria – Survey
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A survey result by the NOI Polls has identified poverty and unemployment as the major causes of drug and substance abuse by teenagers and young adults in Nigeria. The… Continue reading

Drug Abuse: Laws Aim to Curtail Drug Abuse in Ocean County – Packet Online

Laws aim to curtail drug abuse in Ocean County – Packet Online
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Laws aim to curtail drug abuse in Ocean County
Packet Online
Legislators said prescription drug abuse can be a gateway to heroin addiction. One bill, S-2781/A-4151, sponsored by state Sen. Chris Connors, R-9, would allow for certain drug-dealing offenses to be graded by units rather than weight of the substance.
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