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Need Better Prescription to Stop Drug Abuse

Need better prescription to stop drug abuse

Filed under: prescription drug abuse help

At the same time, federal authorities say some rogue physicians participate in prescription scams. In a recent case, a Montgomery County doctor was … The "Pills for Ills, Not Thrills" effort offers tips to help physicians flag pill-seeking patients …
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Prescription drugs 'orphan' children in eastern Kentucky

Filed under: prescription drug abuse help

At the time, Watkins says that he and his mother had been estranged for years because of her prescription-drug addiction. His father had … One way UNITE helps is by educating and counseling children who are having problems at home related to addiction.
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Local treatment facilities see increased demand with alcohol, prescription

Filed under: prescription drug abuse help

The adventure therapist said center employees work to help people recovering from the crippling effects of an addiction gain a new perspective, he said. “Now you go outside and … In the past 18 months, need has grown among those abusing prescription …
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