Meeting Targets Prescription Drug Abuse

Published February 6, 2014

Meeting targets prescription drug abuse

Filed under: prescription drug addiction

COLUMBUS — Polk County community leaders will come together today to discuss the growing problem of prescription drug abuse, addiction to pain medication and unintentional drug overdose. The dinner meeting will take place starting at 5:30 p.m. at the …
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Howell forum addresses heroin, prescription drug problem in the township

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HOWELL – “Not in my backyard” and “it couldn't happen to me” were two themes authorities were refuting to parents and students Wednesday night at a drug forum aimed at informing the community about the rampant heroin use in the township. “People …
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LI lacks drug treatment spots, expert tells Suffolk lawmakers

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With the state cracking down on prescription painkillers, street prices on drugs such as oxycodone and hydrocodone have shot up, officials say. Reynolds said some of those addicted to pills seek help, but are turned away and ultimately end up on heroin …
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The Jed Foundation, mtvU, And Macklemore Partner On Prescription Drug …

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Programs like our Half of Us initiative with mtvU help support and educate students surrounding the realities of prescription drug abuse,” said John MacPhee, Executive Director of The Jed Foundation. In an exclusive mtvU interview, Macklemore states, …
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