2012 Documentary Release – “Prescription Drug Epidemic: A Coalition’s Journey”

2012 Documentary Release – “Prescription Drug Epidemic: A Coalition’s Journey” – Documentary on a rural communities experience with the enormous surge in prescription drug deaths in Southwest Virginia. Appalachian Substance Abuse Coalitio…

Critics circle around state's prescription pill database

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The Florida Legislature created E-FORCSE in 2009 to crack down on a rampant problem with prescription drug abuse and doctor shopping. The database is supposed to be restricted to doctors, pharmacists and law enforcement. But one search by a drug …
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Enfield Police Searching For Man Who Stole Prescription Drugs

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Enfield Police are looking for a man who fled the Rite Aid on Palomba Drive with an undetermined amount of prescriptions drugs Saturday morning. Authorities say the suspect entered the establishment just before 11:30am showing employees a firearm and …
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Stillwater Officer Charged With Stealing Drugs From Police – NewsOn6.com …

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Felony charges have been filed on Monday against a former Stillwater police officer, who is accused of stealing prescription drugs from the police department. According to the Stillwater Police Department, Sgt. Tom McConaghy reportedly removed several …
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