Combating Prescription Drug Abuse

Published May 18, 2013

Combating Prescription Drug Abuse – While most prescription pain medicines are used as prescribed, some criminals and addicts are defrauding the Medicaid system by attempting to acquire multipl…

Schools receive 000 donation to combat prescription drug abuse

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“Prescription drug abuse is a problem that is growing,” Aaron Thomas, a spokesman for Natives for Progress, told members of the school board. “It is an issue that has touched our community this year.” In other business at Tuesday's meeting, the board: …
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Sensor technology is psychologists' latest tool in tackling drug abuse

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The same sensor technology used to track performance of elite athletes and monitor vital signs during childbirth is taking a turn as a tool for fighting drug abuse. At the American Telemedicine Association conference this week, a psychologist at the …
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Experts Talk Prescription Drug Abuse at Santa Barbara Forum – Noozhawk.com

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Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Medical Director Chris Flynn, right, joined by Sheriff Bill Brown and Dr. Rachel McDuffy, clinical director of Aegis, speaks during Tuesday night's forum on prescription drug abuse held in the Santa Barbara Central …
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