REPORT: States Aren't Prepared To Tackle The Growing Epidemic Of …

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“Prescription drugs can be a miracle for many, but misuse can have dire consequences. The rapid rise of abuse requires nothing short of a full-scale response — starting with prevention and education all the way through to expanding and modernizing …
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Locking Cap Website And Addiction Blog Announce Partnership

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Flawed safety caps are one of the most common reasons for prescription drug abuse among teenagers and young children, and the partnership of two drug abuse websites will work together to prevent drug abuse in kids. The partnership promises to help …
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Prescription drug abuse top public health concern

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Andrea Gielen of Johns Hopkins University said, "prescription drug abuse, misuse, and overdose is a very real epidemic, and it warrants a strong public health response." The report makes several key recommendations to help curb prescription drug abuse.
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