Healthy Sheboygan County 2020 Column: Safe Disposal of Medications Helps Combat Prescription Drug Abuse

Healthy Sheboygan County 2020 column: Safe disposal of medications helps combat prescription drug abuse
Prescription drug abuse has become a concern nationally and in Sheboygan County. It is a community problem that affects all of us. You may be aware of the recent news regarding the heroin epidemic which is now a public health priority.
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Lawmakers host drug abuse listening session
(NECN: Mike Cronin) – A statewide drug epidemic has many leaders in Central Massachusetts very concerned. “It’s the worst I’ve seen. I’ve been doing it for about 35 years,” said Southbridge Police Chief Daniel Charette. Law enforcement, leaders, healthcare …
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STEPHENSON: Nova Scotia doctors need to confront prescription drug abuse
A dramatic increase in opiate addiction requires a significant response from Nova Scotia's doctors, including how painkillers are prescribed. The Nova Scotia College of Physicians & Surgeons has several new initiatives aimed at balancing the need to …
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Oklahoma prosecutor puts drug abuse video online
CLAREMORE, Okla. (AP) – A prosecutor in northeastern Oklahoma is making available online a video that highlights trends in student drug and alcohol abuse. District Attorney Janice Steidley says the video is for anyone who wants to use it to raise …
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