prescription drug abuse

Substance Abuse Task Force Works to Keep Pseudoephedrine Under Control – WSAZ-TV

Substance Abuse Task Force Works to Keep Pseudoephedrine Under Control – WSAZ-TV


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Substance Abuse Task Force Works to Keep Pseudoephedrine Under Control
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Although the plan has many suggestions for eliminating drug abuse in the mountain state, the number one goal is to push for pseudoephedrine products to require a prescription at purchase. If that goal can be met, they believe it will cut meth
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Staffers Alarmed by Ford's Drug Use, Drunk Driving: Court Docs

Staffers Alarmed by Ford's Drug Use, Drunk Driving: Court Docs
New allegations surfaced that Toronto Mayor Rob Ford's staff members were concerned with his drug abuse and drunk driving, according to court documents released Wednesday, the same day the city council voted to ask the embattled mayor to take a leave of absence.         Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

Prescription Drug Abuse In Rice County
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Police: When Prescription Pill Abuse Becomes Too Expensive, Users Switch to … – Washington Post

Police: When prescription pill abuse becomes too expensive, users switch to … – Washington Post


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Police: When prescription pill abuse becomes too expensive, users switch to
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In June, Joseph Rannazzisi, deputy administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration, testified before Congress that prescription drug abuse was rapidly rising, behind only marijuana in illicit use, and that “some users of prescription opiates turn
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Documentary Sheds Light on Prescription Drug Abuse Among Teens

Documentary sheds light on prescription drug abuse among teens
BOISE – Prescription drug abuse is a serious problem in Idaho. In fact a recent study says only three states are worse when it comes to teenagers abusing prescription medication. "It's something that's worked its way over to Idaho and it's something that we just want to nip in the bud before it becomes a bigger problem," said Gina Heideman, the Executive Director of the Idaho… Continue reading

ANN ARBOR: U-M Study Finds 1 in 10 Older Teens Misuse Prescription Painkillers and Sedatives

ANN ARBOR: U-M study finds 1 in 10 older teens misuse prescription painkillers and sedatives
ANN ARBOR — With prescription drug abuse at epidemic levels nationwide, and overdoses killing more people than auto accidents in many states, a new University of Michigan study provides striking new data about the misuse of potent prescription painkillers and sedatives by teens and young adults. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

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Toronto Mayor Rob Ford’s Ex-Staffers Detail Erratic Behavior in Documents – CNN

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford’s ex-staffers detail erratic behavior in documents – CNN


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Toronto Mayor Rob Ford's ex-staffers detail erratic behavior in documents
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The court report, more than 500 pages long, alleges a pattern of drug use, and erratic and sometimes abusive behavior by the mayor. A judge ordered the report's release late last month. The documents include police interviews with former staff members, 
Mayor Rob Ford's admitted alcohol and drug use… Continue reading