How We Can Fight the Prescription Drug Abuse Epidemic – Atlanta Business Chronicle
How we can fight the prescription drug abuse epidemic – Atlanta Business Chronicle
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How we can fight the prescription drug abuse epidemic Atlanta Business Chronicle This week, government officials, law enforcement, business leaders, healthcare professionals, and substance abuse experts will gather in Atlanta for the National Rx Drug Abuse Summit. As these experts convene, it is vital to highlight the importance of … COMPLETE COVERAGE: National Prescription Drug Abuse Summit |
A Growing Number of Americans: Drug Abuse Is a Health Issue, Not a Crime – Pacific Standard
A Growing Number of Americans: Drug Abuse Is a Health Issue, Not a Crime – Pacific Standard
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A Growing Number of Americans: Drug Abuse Is a Health Issue, Not a Crime Pacific Standard Ever since President Nixon deemed drug abuse “public enemy number one” back in 1971, the U.S. prison population has grown by 700 percent. The U.S. Department of Justice reports that in 2011 nearly half of all inmates in federal prison were serving… Continue reading |
Ohio Lawmakers Pass Bill Requiring Hospitals, Nurseries to Report Drug …
Ohio lawmakers pass bill requiring hospitals, nurseries to report drug …
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Hospital maternity units and newborn care nurseries would have to report the number of infants born addicted to drugs under a bill headed to Ohio's governor. The state Senate unanimously passed the measure Wednesday, and Gov. John …
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Atlanta hosts summit on prescription drug abuse
Organizers from the Center for Lawful Access and Abuse Deterrence say… Continue reading
Are the Feds Hoarding Pot?
Are the Feds Hoarding Pot?
Home to the only legal supply of research-grade cannabis, the National Institute on Drug Abuse has the power to shape the future of medical marijuana. Why it isn’t.
Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
Niesel and Herzog: Everyday people often are abusers
Drug abuse is not confined to street drugs like methamphetamine, heroin and cocaine. America is facing an epidemic of prescription drug abuse, particularly with pain relievers, anti-depressants… Continue reading
Pre-Job Testing Finds Few on Drugs
Pre-job testing finds few on drugs
Just one in 100 beneficiaries who had pre-employment drug tests under a new government policy showed any sign of drug abuse.In Auckland, the number was even lower: eight people tested positive for drugs, whereas 1920 passed the…
Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
Attorney general hosts drug forum in Elyria
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine gathers with over 100 community members to discuss drug abuse in Lorain County.… Continue reading