VIDEO: Albany County Deputy Executive Arrested for Prescription Drug Abuse
VIDEO: Albany County Deputy Executive arrested for prescription drug abuse
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ALBANY — Deputy County Executive Christine Quinn was arrested and has been placed on paid suspension as the District Attorney investigates alleged prescription drug abuse. Quinn, who has held her more than $ 106,000 deputy position since July 2012, …
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Prescription Drug Addiction Growing Among Women
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He led a discussion of the issue with members of the Prescription Drug Abuse Alliance Thursday morning. He said drug abuse and misuse among women is a growing and under-recognized problem. Between 1999 and 2010, nearly 50,000 women died from …
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The Drug Overdose That I Almost Didn't Live to Tell About
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I had never done any prescription drugs that strong before so it was like heaven. I instantly became addicted. I even lied to the doctor so that he would give me more and he did. I was in heaven and it felt so damn good to me. After I was discharged …
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Website launched to help Hoosiers recognize symptoms of prescription drug …
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INDIANAPOLIS (WHAS11) — Indiana state officials have launched a new website to help Hoosiers recognize symptoms of prescription drug addiction. The site offers information on where to go for help and how to report illegal activities by doctors or others.
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