Drug Abuse Rampant Within US Military

Published May 9, 2013

Drug abuse rampant within US military – According to the Institute of Medicine, drug abuse within the US Army is so rampant it’s considered a public health crisis. Charles O’Brien of the University…

Sherrod Brown behind effort to stop prescription drug abuse

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Prescription drug abuse is an epidemic in Ohio, Brown said, and prescription pain medications, such as oxycodone, morphine and methadone are largely responsible for increasing overdoses and deaths in the state. The legislation would target the …
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Drug Abuse Awareness Forum set for Thursday night

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Parents and others interested in learning how to recognize signs of prescription drug abuse and where to find help are invited to a Drug Abuse Awareness Forum from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Upper Darby Performing Arts Center, 601 N.
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Tennessee Battles Prescription Drug Abuse – Insurance Journal

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The battle against prescription drug abuse in Tennessee is constantly being fought by officers and lawmakers. The Commercial Appeal reported that 79 of the 92 drug-related deaths in Shelby County in 2010 can be attributed to prescription medications …
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