Summit at UR addresses prescription drug abuse

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The abuse of prescription drugs is growing in western New York and across the country, destroying the lives of addicts and taxing local emergency medical centers with people seeking prescription painkillers and other drugs. More than 300 doctors, law …
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Substance Abuse Rehab Center Marks 50 Years

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Arlington — In celebration of Phoenix House of the Mid-Atlantic's anniversary, the staff reflected on the transformation of the Phoenix House in Arlington from a small non-profit organization for alcoholics to an all-encompassing substance abuse …
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National event raises awareness of Rx drug abuse

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On Saturday, Nov. 10, a historic and lifesaving public health initiative – The American Medicine Chest Challenge (AMCC) -will be held in communities throughout the nation to raise awareness about the dangers of prescription drug abuse. … The Centers …
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