White House Official Addresses Utah’s Prescription Drug Abuse Problem

White House official addresses Utah’s prescription drug abuse problem
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah has led the nation in prescription drug abuse and overdose deaths, and the state’s pain pill problem has caught the attention of the Deputy White House Drug Policy Director who was in Salt Lake City Friday.
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Casey promoting bills to combat prescription drug abuse
Easton Mayor Sal Panto Jr. said he’s seen the city’s drug problem … the Safety of Prescription Drug Use Act and the Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act. They push for training for prescribers, grants for states to improve …
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Heroin, drug abuse topic of attorney general forum
Heroin in Ohio is ”about as easy to get as pizza,” said Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, whose office is trying to get in front of the the killer drug, in part, by crossing the state to speak with people about their drug abuse concerns. On Thursday …
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To Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse, Involve the School and Family
The illegal use of prescription drugs is on the rise, but efforts to stop prescription drug abuse through legislation and policing have proven ineffective. New research may offer some keys to solving this problem. As more people misuse prescription drugs …
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Drug abuse, heroin forum
On Tuesday, the public is invited to attend a community forum to discuss the issues surrounding prescription drug abuse and heroin addiction, raise awareness of the dangers and consequences and consider possible solutions. A panel of community experts …
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