Data Shows Prescription Drug Abuse Problem
Data shows prescription drug abuse problem
NORMAN — Oklahoma pharmacies filled nearly 10 million prescriptions for narcotic painkillers and other controlled dangerous substances last year, according to newly obtained state data. Those prescriptions — an average of 68 per patient, including …
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This Is America’s Fastest-Growing Drug Problem
There are few wars that the United States can conceivably say it’s not won, but the war on illicit drugs and general drug abuse continues to be one such instance where there’s no clear victory in sight. According to a National Drug Threat Survey …
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Tanzania: This Drug Abuse Must Stop
IN yesterday’s sister paper, the ‘Sunday News,’ we published a story on the rise of cases of shockingly cruel acts, including murder and sexual abuse in the country, which mental health and psychology experts link to increased use and abuse of narcotic …
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Confronting addiction: New England states fight drug abuse in different ways
AUGUSTA (AP) — In the rural towns and cities of northern New England, a rising drug-abuse problem is overwhelming law enforcement, affecting hundreds of infants each year and sparking calls to action by state leaders who say enough is enough. How to …
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Drug Abuse Education – It’s a Fact! — In this episode Nicolas and Marla talk about drug and substance abuse issues: ? Be a winner with our cool video game about living responsibly and making the …
Lt. Gov. kicks off state's youth drug abuse prevention initiative
“How did he die of a heroin overdose?” Batdorff asked. He was a speaker Monday at East High School for Start Talking, one of several kick-off events across the state for Ohio's Youth Drug Abuse Prevention Initiative. Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor introduced the …
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