Community Coalition Confronts Prescription Drug Abuse

Community coalition confronts prescription drug abuse
Prescription drug abuse accounts for about 45 percent of all overdose deaths, which is more than heroin, cocaine and other illegal drugs combined, according to the Foundation for a Drug-Free World. Those at the Ela Coalition Against Youth Substance Abuse …
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ISU Hosts RX Drug Drop-Off
Prescription drug abuse is a growing problem across the country. Prescription drug abuse is a growing problem across the country. Thursday students at Indiana State took a step towards addressing the issue right here in the valley. The university hosted …
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It is Friday after noon in Canada and I’m taking my lunch sitting beside my colleagues having a casual read of my favourite Greater Kashmir. The moment I turned the cover page and got a glance on the news item,” campaign against drug abuse …
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Doctor testifies on behalf of heroin-addicted burglary suspect trying to use drug abuse in insanity defense
Jefferson Siegel/New York Daily News Dr. Nicholas Kardaras, above, testified Monday in Manhattan Supreme Court to say heroin abuse should be used as part of insanity defense. Longtime smack addicts can have brain damage that puts them in a …
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Dangers of Prescription Drug Abuse PSA 2012 — My video response to the public service announcement issued by Attorney General Jack Conway. Over 1000 people in Kentucky die every year from prescription d…


Community expresses concerns about drug abuse
The meeting gave community members an opportunity to discuss drug abuse concerns with DeWine and a panel of local experts. Local panel members included Michael Schoenhofer and Ed Monfort, of the Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of …
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Bement meeting starts discussion of drug abuse
BEMENT — A meeting to discuss drug abuse in Bement Wednesday night ended up being part group therapy, part brain-storming, and a healthy dose of realization. But most of all, it was a good start as the community comes to the conclusion that hard drugs …
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