State Looks for New Tools to Battle Prescription Drug Abuse

Published November 24, 2012

State Looks For New Tools To Battle Prescription Drug Abuse

Filed under: prescription drug addiction help

Prescription drug abuse experts unveiled a new tool today to help lower opioid misuse in the state. That new tool is a website containing information for doctors describing safe prescribing techniques and standards for pain management. Dr. Seddon …
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Va gets grant for prescription drug abuse program

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Officials say the grant comes at a time when prescription drug abuse is the fastest-growing drug problem, especially among teenagers. The program helps states develop and implement comprehensive strategies to reduce prescription drug abuse. The work …
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Prescription drug disposal program in North Dakota destroys more than 1000 …

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BISMARCK, N.D. — A North Dakota program that collects unused medication to help fight prescription drug abuse has destroyed more than 1,000 pounds of Oxycontin and other drugs. Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem (STEHN'-juhm) says the drugs …
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