Database Funding Key to Fighting Prescription Drug Abuse

Database funding key to fighting prescription drug abuse

Filed under: drug abuse

The proliferation and abuse of prescription pills throughout the state and particularly in the Tampa Bay area is our greatest law enforcement crisis, affecting not only repeat criminals but also otherwise law-abiding citizens struggling with addiction …
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Substance abuse counselor arrested on drug charges

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NEWTON N.C.– A Catawba County substance abuse counselor was arrested on multiple drug charges on Monday. Narcotics investigators working with the Catawba County Sheriff's Office and the Newton Police Department requested a search warrant for the …
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Munson offering program on prescription drug abuse

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TRAVERSE CITY — Prescription drugs are second only to alcohol in the category of abused substances. More people in the U.S. die annually from drug poisoning than from vehicle crashes. Marybeth Novak, Catholic Family Services prevention coordinator, …
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Prescription drug use on the rise among teens

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Counselor A.J. Creswell (right) and Terry Childers, with Bradford Health Services, spoke to parents at the Columbia County Alternative School about the dangers of substance abuse among teens. Back | Next. Photo by Jenna Martin Counselor A.J. Creswell …
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From Twitter:

Teen Girl Drug Abuse – How to Spot it-Look for Depression http://t.co/GIRyotdY – by Dollyoe34 (Dolly Rubinoff)

 

From Twitter:

RT @BestofPisces: #Pisces are vulnerable to drug use, even sleeping pill abuse. – by deezzyeazzy (Dakota Ewald)

 

From Twitter:

Pitbull Talks Drug Abuse, Homelessness + Learning From His Mother http://t.co/kzd0Zhbr – by Geoffsabtchange (GeoffHenderson)