Combating Prescription Drug Abuse in Delaware Governor’s Weekly Message

Combating Prescription Drug Abuse in Delaware Governor’s Weekly Message – In his weekly message, the Governor talks about Delaware’s Prescription Drug Monitoring Program. More information about the program is available at pmp.delaware.gov. On the web www.governor.delaware.gov Facebook www.facebook.com @GovernorMarkell: www.twitter.com Gov. Markell’s podcasts available on iTunes or governor.delaware.gov

Drug Take-Back nets 4561 pounds of medicine

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“Drug Take-Back days are one way to give Delawareans a safe and secure way to dispose of their expired and unused medications, and we are looking at ways to help people dispose of their old medications in a more permanent ongoing way.” Since the first …
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Pounds of prescription drugs in Delaware make positive impact

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"Prescription drug abuse can destroy families and endanger communities," said Attorney General Beau Biden, whose Medicaid Fraud Control Unit operated collection sites in each of three counties. "Properly and safely disposing of prescription drugs keeps …
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Delaware County official: "To be blunt, we're a drug-infected county"

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Rising drug abuse is putting a tremendous strain on Delaware County's foster care system, according to a county official. Delaware County DSS Commissioner William Moon minced no words in describing the county's drug problems at last week's regular …
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