prescription drug abuse

Prescription Drug Abuse PSA Entry #8

Published January 10, 2014

Prescription Drug Abuse PSA Entry #8
Summer Coots and Kaitlyn Gumm, Barren County High School Entry #8.

Study Shows Link Between Drug Abuse and Violence – the Michigan Daily

Published January 10, 2014

Study shows link between drug abuse and violence – The Michigan Daily

Study shows link between drug abuse and violence
The Michigan Daily
Alcohol and illegal drug abuse have long been connected to violence in romantic and non-romantic relationships. New research from the University's Injury Center adds prescription drug abuse to the mix, drawing a connection between dating violence in …

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Drug Abuse – Google News

Bay Village parents take pledge against substance… Continue reading →

Schools Respond to Drug Initiative

Published January 10, 2014

Schools respond to drug initiative
A new initiative is making money available to schools to spread the word about drug abuse prevention. Gov. John Kasich on Wednesday kicked off his Start Talking program, aimed at educating middle and high school students about being drug-free. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

Study shows link between drug abuse and violence
Alcohol and illegal drug abuse have long been connected to violence in romantic and non-romantic relationships.… Continue reading →

Northern Valley School District Unveils Random Drug-Test Plan

Published January 9, 2014

Northern Valley school district unveils random drug-test plan
The school board is expected to vote on the policy Jan. 27. A negative vote would put an end to the issue. If the board votes in favor, a second reading and vote would take place the following month. If approved, the policy would be implemented for the 2014-15 school year. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

Vt. community discusses prescription drug abuse
ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt.… Continue reading →

CMS Declares War on Prescription Drug Abuse in Medicare, Focus on Opioid, Acetaminophen Users

Published January 9, 2014

CMS Declares War on Prescription Drug Abuse in Medicare, Focus on Opioid, Acetaminophen Users
Jan. 9, 2014 – Prescription drug abuse, even in the Medicare Part D drug program, is a nationwide epidemic, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which has committed to take the problem seriously and begin actions to protect Medicare beneficiaries and the Medicare Trust fund. Targets include Part D enrollees who use opioid or acetaminophen, to see if… Continue reading →

Ky. Officials Announce $32 Million for Drug Addiction Treatment – WSAZ-TV

Published January 7, 2014

Ky. Officials Announce Million for Drug Addiction Treatment – WSAZ-TV

The Courier-Journal

Ky. Officials Announce $ 32 Million for Drug Addiction Treatment
WSAZ-TV
"Attacking prescription drug abuse demands a holistic strategy that includes robust treatment efforts. This expansion of treatment availability will make an incredible impact on individuals, families and communities suffering from the impact of …
KY Attorney General Announces $ 32M for Drug Addiction TreatmentWBKO

Drug settlement money to fund addiction treatment… Continue reading →