Tredyffrin Taking Steps to Battle 'uptrend' in Prescription Drug Abuse

Published May 12, 2013

Tredyffrin taking steps to battle 'uptrend' in prescription drug abuse

Filed under: prescription drug addiction help

'Alcohol and marijuana remain the drugs of choice among the youth in our community,” said Braun but “prescription drug abuse is on the rise and disposing of them properly takes the temptation out of the house.” CAROLINE O'HALLORAN/Main Line …
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Week of events aimed at reducing drug abuse, suicide – Daily Herald

Filed under: prescription drug addiction help

Prescription drug abuse, underage drinking, mental illness and suicide are prevalent and growing, even in Utah County. As part of the National Prevention Week, the Utah County Health Department is partnering with organizations throughout the county to …
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Prescription Drug Abuse Up Among US Teens: Survey

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TUESDAY, April 23 (HealthDay News) — The United States appears to be in the throes of a prescription drug abuse crisis among teens, with a new survey showing that 24 percent of high school students — more than 5 million kids — have abused these …
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