From Problem to Epidemic in a Decade: Prescription Drug Abuse Trends in Rural Appalachia

From Problem to Epidemic in a Decade: Prescription Drug Abuse Trends in Rural Appalachia – “From Problem to Epidemic in a Decade: Prescription Drug Abuse Trends in Rural Appalachia” Jennifer Havens, PhD, MPH Associate Professor, Behavioral Science …

Shining a light on Rx drug abuse

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SPEAKING UP—Gary Pentis, assistant sheriff of Ventura County, speaks during a discussion about prescription drug abuse and the countywide heroin epidemic at the Four Friends Gallery on May 23. To his left are Erin Van Vuren and Susan Klimusko.
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Teenage Rx Abuse Continues

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Keith A. King, PhD, professor in the Health Promotion and Education Program at the University of Cincinnati in Ohio, led an investigation into prescription medication abuse among adolescents. According to the authors, non-medical use of prescription …
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