New Grant to Fight Prescription Drug Abuse Through 'Doctor Shopping'

Published August 4, 2013

New grant to fight prescription drug abuse through 'doctor shopping'

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(Harrisburg) — New grant money will help fight prescription drug abuse in Pennsylvania by educating doctors and other health care providers. The Pennsylvania Medical Society's 30-thousand dollar grant will fund six webinars for medical professionals.
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Police: Merrimack woman had prescription drugs, but no prescription

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MERRIMACK – A Merrimack woman was charged with felony drug possession after being pulled over by police this weekend. Police stopped Violet Snow's Toyota Corolla on Greeley Street near Daniel Webster Highway around 1:30 a.m. Sunday.
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Shelby Township Police Accepting Unwanted Prescription Drugs

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Residents with unwanted prescription drugs can deposit items in a disposal drop box located in the lobby of the Shelby Township police station. The drop box is available 24 hours a day. According to the township website, the following items are …
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