Stop to Prescription Drug Abuse—America’s Fastest Growing Epidemic
Stop to Prescription Drug Abuse—America’s Fastest Growing Epidemic — Prescription drug abuse is the largest epidemic facing the American public today. The abuse of prescription drugs is the fastest-growing segment of illegal d…
Jacque Gage: Book Takes a Personal Look at Tourette's
Jacque Gage: Book takes a personal look at Tourette's
The title, "Against Medical Advice," comes from an episode when Cory was checked into a psychiatric hospital for treatment of his alcohol addiction. It wasn't long into the check-in process that Cory realized he was being locked up in a place from …
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DHEC, SLED tweak approach on prescription drugs
Associated Press. COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina health officials said Tuesday they're shortening the amount of time pharmacists have to turn over prescription information as part of a collaborative effort to clamp down on prescription drug abuse …
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Prescription Drug Abuse Is Still Drug Abuse, by Mitch Ward, Mayor (Ret.) Manhattan Beach
Prescription Drug Abuse Is Still Drug Abuse, by Mitch Ward, Mayor (ret.) Manhattan Beach — In 2010 as Manhattan Beach California’s mayor, Mitch Ward dedicated part of his time in office bringing attention to prescription drug abuse by American teen…
Forest Grove Police to Hold Prescription Drug Turn-in Event
Forest Grove Police to hold prescription drug turn-in event
The event is part of a nationwide effort to reduce prescription drug abuse and encourage proper disposal of medication. Intravenous solutions, injectables, syringes, thermometers, inhalers, and medical waste will not be accepted. According to Forest …
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Stress leads some doctors to abuse prescription drugs
THURSDAY, Oct. 10 (HealthDay News) — When doctors abuse painkillers or other prescription drugs, they're usually not doing it to get high. Instead, they're doing it to deal with overwhelming stress or physical or emotional pain, a small study suggests.
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Prescription Drug Abuse Hotline (855) YES-REHAB
Prescription Drug Abuse Hotline (855) YES-REHAB — Overcoming drug addiction and co-occurring disorders can seem like an unobtainable dream, and most people feel burdened and doomed. However, there is help fo…
Duck Dynasty: Si Robertson on Family's Past With Drugs, Mental Illness
Duck Dynasty: Si Robertson on Family's Past With Drugs, Mental Illness
Of his own substance abuse problems, Si writes that he had free and easy access to both alcohol and women during his one-year tour in Vietnam, which quickly led him on a downward spiral. At one point he even found himself battling violent impulses …
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Drug abuse program hits close to home at Carroll High School
Through video clips and Campbell's personal story, the program aims to show students the consequences of prescription drug abuse and the importance of speaking out if they believe a friend or family member is in trouble. Brady Noonkester died June 9, …
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