In US, an Epidemic of Prescription Drug Abuse

In US, an Epidemic of Prescription Drug Abuse
This is the VOA Special English Health Report from http://voaspecialenglish.com | http://facebook.com/voalearningenglish Officials in the United States say d…

Prescription Drug Take-Back Day a learning experience
… semiannual events throughout the state to gather expired, unwanted, or unused prescription drugs. These events also help educate the public on proper prescription drug disposal methods as well as the potential dangers of prescription drug abuse. Read more on Charleston Post Courier

EXCERPT: Artie Lange's 'Crash and Burn'
He's grotesquely honest about his addiction to heroin and prescription drugs, too. Now happily … Howard wasn't kidding when he asked Chris Rock on the air, in the spring of '09, “Chris, you're a smart guy; please tell me, how do I help Artie … Read more on New York Daily News

Trailblazing New Recovery Methods at Drug Rehab Macon Are Showing …
The rehab therapists at Drug Rehab Macon are seasoned veterans with years of experience helping people from all walks of life recovery from horrible addiction to substances like alcohol, cocaine, prescription drugs and much more. Alexander M., one of … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Scioto County describes how it cleaned up drug abuse
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — A storefront that once was a pain clinic dispensing addictive prescription drugs to people who didn't really need them is now a day-care center. A downtown billboard that used to list a half-dozen phone numbers for … “Communities … Read more on Columbus Dispatch