Kentucky to Study Controversial Pain Pill Laws

Kentucky to study controversial pain pill laws

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Researchers will also review data from the prescription drug monitoring program and statistics from hospitals and substance abuse centers. "We have a long-term vision of really looking at this. For instance: Are there unintended consequences?" said Van …
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Tribal Communities Explore Creative Alternatives to Incarceration

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An online panel hosted by the American Probation & Parole Association last Thursday, “Alternatives to Incarceration in Indian Country,” began with some surprising statistics. Here's one: 99 percent of all crimes committed in … crimes, like drug …
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Audit: NM mental health cos. in possible fraud

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… by $ 36 million and that the companies had error billing rates which far exceeded the national average. The audit comes as the state battles some of the nation's highest suicide and drug abuse rates. Connect with TBO. HealthHealth & BeautyRec …
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Ky. to study controversial pain pill laws

Filed under: drug abuse statistics

Researchers will also review data from the prescription drug monitoring program and statistics from hospitals and substance abuse centers. "We have a long-term vision of really looking at this. For instance: Are there unintended consequences?" said Van …
Read more on Hopkinsville Kentucky New Era