Indiana Officials Look for Ways to Curb Prescription-Drug Abuse

Indiana officials look for ways to curb prescription-drug abuse

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INDIANAPOLIS — Health care providers, police, legislators and others are working on ways to curb widespread prescription drug abuse in Indiana. The state attorney general's office hosted a symposium on the problem Wednesday in Indianapolis.
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Elevated crime a product of drug abuse

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The town was plagued by a prescription drug abuse, but habits have changed and the rising cost for prescription drugs has allowed heroin to gain popularity, he said. “Heroin is cheaper and easier to attain. It's a matter of supply and demand. As the …
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Pakistani chops ex-wife's nose

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A Pakistani man, said to be a drug addict, allegedly cut off the nose of his former wife for divorcing him a year ago, Geo News said Tuesday. The attack …. Director Aditya Datt says the reason is linked to article 21 of the Constitution- 'right to …
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Scouting Around

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Karen Kephart, an affiliate member of the Mountain Lakes Board of Realtors is not pictured. Prescription drug abuse is on the rise in Cherokee County, and Operation Medicine Drop Box is trying to stop that. The take-back event, which was held from 10 a …
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