Prescription Drug Abuse – It's Not What the Doctor Ordered: Georgia Prevention

Prescription Drug Abuse – It's Not What the Doctor Ordered: Georgia Prevention

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ATLANTA, May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — One person dies every 19 minutes from prescription drug abuse in the United States according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Georgia Prescription Drug Abuse …
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Biden unveils measures to combat prescription drug abuse

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"Prescription drug abuse is a growing problem in Delaware and around the country, and we need to do more to stop it,” Biden said. “These proposals will hold offenders accountable for putting patients at risk and reduce the flow of prescription …
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Teen Prescription Drug Abuse Jumps 33% – Alcoholism – About.com

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Pasierb said parents can help stem the abuse of prescription drugs by their children by talking to them about the dangers, safe-guarding prescription drugs in the home and by properly disposing of unused medications. For teens, access is the key. Most …
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Drug take-back event planned to help prevent prescription drug abuse

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JACKSON CO., MI – To help hinder prescription drug abuse, local law enforcement is partnering with the Jackson County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition to host an annual drug take-back event. And with the huge success last year — 70 pounds of …
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From Twitter:

Drop off ur unused, expired prescription drugs to Orion Substation 2525 Joslyn Rd., Lake Orion. 10-2 today. Help prevent Rx drug abuse. – by NOCCLkOrion (NOCC)

 

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Prescription Drug Abuse Epidemic Infographic Illustrates Issue And How To Help – PR Newswire – The Sacramento Bee http://t.co/2BbecslbyG – by AnonymousHands (Anonymous Hands)

 

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RT @USDTL_neonatal: Increase in prescription drug abuse requires a small army of volunteer “cuddlers” help soothe babies born addicted. htt… – by jjones9760 (Joseph Jones)