prescription drug abuse

Wife: Slipknot Bassist’s Final Days Blur of Drug Abuse – USA TODAY

Wife: Slipknot bassist’s final days blur of drug abuse – USA TODAY


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Wife: Slipknot bassist's final days blur of drug abuse
USA TODAY
Paul Gray's final weeks were a blur of extreme drug abuse, which neither his doctor nor his bandmates would help his wife confront, she testified in Polk County District Court on Tuesday. Brenna Gray said her husband, the bassist and a founder of the …
Paul Gray's widow details his… Continue reading

Oklahoma Tackles the Prescription Drug Abuse Epidemic

Oklahoma Tackles the Prescription Drug Abuse Epidemic
Everyone knows someone who has been seriously affected by prescription drug abuse. Yet, when a report issued late last year revealed that the leading cause of accidental death in the United States is drug overdose — primarily from prescription drugs …
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US Officials Call for Greater Use of Medications to Treat Drug Abuse
More than 15 million people… Continue reading

Drug Take Back Day

Drug Take Back Day
Also happening at our 3 News Studios people were doing a little spring cleaning of their medicine cabinets. Today was the 4th Annual Coastal Bend Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. Prescription drug abuse is not only a big problem here in the Coastal Bend but across the nation as well. Local pharmacists along with CCPD and DEA agents were on hand taking your unused or unwanted prescription drugs …
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Habilitat Hawaii: True Stories of Addiction to Crystal Methamphetamine and Other Drugs

Habilitat Hawaii: True Stories of Addiction to Crystal Methamphetamine and Other Drugs — Habilitat Hawaii: True Stories of Addiction to crystal methamphetamine and Other Drugs is a public service intended to give people a glimpse into the lifesty…


Hawaii drug take-back initiative hopes to save hundreds of lives
Having unused and expired medicine in your home increases the risk of prescription drug abuse and accidental poisoning. Proper disposal also helps reduce the risk of prescription… Continue reading

‘Take Back Day’ to Crack Down on Prescription Drug Abuse – WTHI

‘Take Back Day’ to crack down on prescription drug abuse – WTHI


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'Take Back Day' to crack down on prescription drug abuse
WTHI
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) – A drug epidemic is now exploding in teens and pre-teens. Prescription and over the counter medications are becoming the high of choice. On Saturday, law enforcement agencies across the Wabash Valley hosted a Drug Take …
Van Hollen: Drug Take Back Day important in… Continue reading

Panel Educates Parents About Teen Alcohol and Substance Abuse Issues

Panel educates parents about teen alcohol and substance abuse issues
The new effort in the South Glens Falls community is looking to educate parents about teen alcohol and substance abuse. The program, hosted by The Community Coalition for Family Wellness, is open to anyone and made possible by a Drug Free …
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Pre-teen prescription drug abuse rising in Lincoln County
(KMOV.com) – Officials have told News… Continue reading