2012 Documentary Release – “Prescription Drug Epidemic: A Coalition’s Journey”
2012 Documentary Release – “Prescription Drug Epidemic: A Coalition’s Journey” – Documentary on a rural communities experience with the enormous surge in prescription drug deaths in Southwest Virginia. Appalachian Substance Abuse Coalitio…
Increasing problem of prescription drug abuse among youth
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The study also found that pro-social behaviors, including strong connections with parents (and their advising on the dangers of drug use), reduced the students' odds of abusing prescription drugs, along with positive connections to teachers and their …
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Battling heroin locally: Madison woman talks about her struggle with addiction
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Programs like pharmaceutical drug collection and disposal programs, Graham and Fraser said, will help to remove excess prescription pills from homes so there is less of a chance of someone using them illegally. Fraser said being vigilant in talking to …
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Partnership for Prescription Assistance is one-stop shopping for free and low …
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CLEVELAND, Ohio — Not so long ago, I listed websites for a few drug companies that provide prescriptions at no cost to people who can't afford their medication. But if you take a number of drugs made by different companies, there's an easier way to …
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