CNN: Battling Prescription Drug Abuse

Published May 1, 2013

CNN: Battling prescription drug abuse – HLN’s Dr. Drew Pinsky and guests talk about the fight against prescription drug addiction.

'Med Vault' device aims to prevent prescription drug abuse

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April 29, 2013 (WLS) — Prescription medication abuse is on the rise and that's why some college students in Utah are helping design a tamper-proof pill dispenser. It would ensure patients receive only their prescribed amount of medication. Government …
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Tredyffrin taking steps to battle 'uptrend' in prescription drug abuse

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'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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Rx Abuse Data Tools Sought By Healthcare

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The recommendation for standardization includes a call for a "nationally recognized clinical risk score" to help prescribers and pharmacies assess whether a patient might be abusing prescription drugs. [ Find out how pharmacies are working toward …
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