In Fight Against Teen Prescription Drug Abuse, One-Two Punch Wins

In fight against teen prescription drug abuse, one-two punch wins
Programs that aim to curb teen prescription drug abuse have vastly differing effectiveness, ranging from big drops in drug abuse to no measurable effect, according to a new study of 11,000 teenagers by researchers at Duke and Pennsylvania State universities.
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Feds launch tip line for prescription drug abuse
Federal authorities are launching a prescription drug abuse tip line in Georgia to allow pharmacy industry professionals and members of the public to make anonymous reports. The Drug Enforcement Administration on Thursday announced the launch of …
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Drug abuse declining in Kano, says Kwankwaso
Governor Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso of Kano State, northwest Nigeria has said that his administration is winning the war against drug abuse and trafficking. According to him, the battle launched against drug trafficking and abuse since the …
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Bill to combat prescription drug abuse becomes law
Dover – The bill aimed at reducing illegal prescription drug diversion that was drafted by Attorney General Beau Biden’s office and sponsored in the General Assembly by two registered nurses was enacted this week when Governor Markell signed the measure …
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Bill to combat prescription drug abuse wins Senate approval
Last year when the bill was unveiled Biden said “Prescription drug abuse is a growing problem in Delaware and around the country, and we need to do more to stop it. This proposal will hold offenders accountable for putting patients at risk and reduce …
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