Prescription Drug Abuse Summit- Treatment and Prevention Perspective- 03

Prescription Drug Abuse Summit- Treatment and Prevention Perspective- 03 –

Treating drugs the right way

Filed under: prescription drug abuse treatment

According the National Institute on Drug Abuse, about 7 million Americans abused prescription drugs in 2010. That's 2.7 percent of the population. In an effort to curb this social ill, the Tustin Police Department is hosting "Tustin Take Back Day." The …
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Medication drop box available in Springfield

Filed under: prescription drug abuse treatment

Officials say the boxes help keep medications out of local waterways, and reduce the chance of poisonings and prescription drug abuse. The box is available weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. No liquids, creams, thermometers or illegal drugs may be …
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New Funding Announced to Fight Prescription Drug Abuse Statewide – PRWeb

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In response to that challenge, Community Care of North Carolina (CCNC) today announced a $ 2.6 million investment in Project Lazarus, a statewide program aimed at addressing chronic pain issues and combating prescription drug abuse. Funding from the …
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