Prescription Drug Abuse Rates Increase in the Western United States, Northwest

Prescription Drug Abuse Rates Increase in the Western United States, Northwest

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“The most important thing we can do as treatment providers is to create awareness and cultivate solutions,” said Prentiss. “At Passages, we know that people abuse prescription drugs because of their underlying issues. We need to address, as a nation …
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I-STOP database will halt prescription drug abuse in New York, lawmakers say

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"With I-STOP, we are creating a national model for smart, coordinated communication between health care providers and pharmacists to better serve patients, stop prescription drug trafficking, and provide treatment to those who need help," state …
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Pain management in NFL spawns culture of prescription drug abuse

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It's an issue the league has grappled with for many years: a culture of prescription drug use and misuse that stretches from the locker room into retirement, and even on to coaching staffs, with uneven oversight or uniform guidelines. Numerous studies …
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