prescription drug abuse

Fighting Prescription Drug Abuse Among Wounded Soldiers Uneven, Report Says

Fighting prescription drug abuse among wounded soldiers uneven, report says
Even after a dozen years of war, top Pentagon health officials have yet to impose uniform standards on fighting prescription medication abuse among troops wounded in combat, according to a Defense Department inspector general’s report issued Friday.
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Prescription Drug Abuse Task Force’s Top Target – Chillicothe Gazette

Prescription drug abuse task force’s top target – Chillicothe Gazette

Prescription drug abuse task force's top target
Chillicothe Gazette
CHILLICOTHE — A recently merged task force will target ways to fight prescription drug abuse before tackling additional substanceabuse problems in the community. The group, which consists of the… Continue reading

Feds Launch Tip Line for Prescription Drug Abuse in GA – WSPA.com

Feds Launch Tip Line For Prescription Drug Abuse In GA – WSPA.com

Feds Launch Tip Line For Prescription Drug Abuse In GA
WSPA.com
ATLANTA (AP) – Federal authorities are launching a prescription drug abuse tip line in Georgia to allow pharmacy industry professionals and members of the public to make… Continue reading

In Fight Against Teen Prescription Drug Abuse, One-Two Punch Wins

In fight against teen prescription drug abuse, one-two punch wins
Programs that aim to curb teen prescription drug abuse have vastly differing effectiveness, ranging from big drops in drug abuse to no measurable effect, according to a new study of 11,000 teenagers by researchers at Duke and Pennsylvania State universities.… Continue reading

Bill to Combat Prescription Drug Abuse Becomes Law – news.delaware.gov

Bill to combat prescription drug abuse becomes law – news.delaware.gov

Bill to combat prescription drug abuse becomes law
news.delaware.gov
Dover – The bill aimed at reducing illegal prescription drug diversion that was drafted by Attorney General Beau Biden's office and sponsored in the General Assembly by two registered nurses was… Continue reading

Feds Launch Tip Line for Prescription Drug Abuse – Centre Daily Times

Feds launch tip line for prescription drug abuse – Centre Daily Times

Feds launch tip line for prescription drug abuse
Centre Daily Times
ATLANTA — Federal authorities are launching a prescription drug abuse tip line in Georgia to allow pharmacy industry professionals and members of the public to make anonymous… Continue reading