Rogers, Congressional Members Discuss Efforts to Fight Drug Abuse
Rogers, Congressional Members Discuss Efforts to Fight Drug Abuse
At the National Rx Drug Abuse Summit, U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (R-KY) joined four members of Congress to discuss efforts in the fight against the prescription drug abuse epidemic in the U.S. and to examine what more needs to be done at the federal level.
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Group tackles drug abuse in White Pine
An East Tennessee community is joining together to fight the growing problem of substance abuse. The Rescue 180 Jefferson County Substance Abuse Coalition along with the White Pine Police held a town hall meeting on the subject Thursday. A panel helped …
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Prescription Drug Take Back Day: April 26th
DODGE CITY, KS– The DEA is trying to raise awareness of prescription drug abuse across the country. “Whether it’s people experimenting or people that actually have an addiction, prescription medication [abuse] is just as big a problem as any other …
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Got Drugs? Get Rid of Them on Prescription Drug Take-Back…
What’s the fastest-growing drug abuse problem in Michigan today? Marijuana? Guess again. It’s drugs that are at kids’ fingertips in the home medicine cabinet, or just a visit away from Grandma and Grandpa. The Centers for Disease Control says …
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Let's Talk About It: Healthy Youth Survey shows increase in substance abuse
The prevalence of substance abuse among teenagers is skyrocketing, as more youths are being challenged by emotional, mental and social difficulties. In October 2012, the Issaquah School District conducted its fifth biennial Healthy Youth Survey among …
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Prevention key to addressing drug abuse
BEIRUT: Often cited by authorities and experts as the most effective defense against abuse and addiction among adolescents, methods of prevention are underfunded in Lebanon despite the rise in drug use among youths. “Experts suggest that when tackling …
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Drug company cites abuse, pop culture hype in ending cough syrup production
The party is over for at least one pharmaceutical company that makes a brand of prescription cough syrup. Decrying the illegal abuse of the syrup by musicians and celebrities, they announced that they are ceasing the sale and production of their …
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