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Commonly abused prescription and over-the-counter drugs
Opioids (such as the pain relievers OxyContin and Vicodin), central nervous system depressants (e.g., Xanax, Valium), and stimulants (e.g., Concerta, Adderall) are the most commonly abused prescription drugs.
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MOUNT PROSPECT, IL-- - It's a fact that prescription drugs are the most commonly abused drugs among 12-13 year olds. Many of these pills can be found in your medicine cabinet and around your house. National ...
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What's the most commonly abused drug in Menominee County?
Narcotic pain pills and marijuana are still being abused as well. But heroin is the number one drug being abused
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Three in Five Americans Misuse Their Prescription Drugs, Finds National Study of Prescription Medication Lab Testing
MADISON, N.J., April 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Results of a national study of nearly 76,000 laboratory tests for monitoring prescription drug use indicate that the majority of Americans tested misused their ...
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Elements Behavioral Health Reminds Parents to Lock the Cabinet During National Prevention Week
In honor of SAMHSA’s first annual National Prevention Week, Elements Behavioral Health is reminding parents to do their part in preventing teen prescription drug abuse.Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 23, 2012 The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration designated this week (May 20-26) National Prevention Week, with a specific awareness event set for each day of the week. On May 22 ...
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Study Shows Widespread Misuse of Prescription Drugs
Research from Quest Diagnostics suggests nearly two out of three Americans don't follow their doctor's orders properly when taking prescription drugs.
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Residents urged to take unused prescription drugs to police
This weekend is your chance to get rid of expired, unused or unwanted prescription drugs. Prescription medication is an increasing target for abusers, and law enforcement is asking citizens to clear out their cabinets.
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Police: Woman gave Xanax to underage girls
SAN JUAN — A woman faced criminal charges Tuesday after she allegedly provided three underage girls with prescription medication. Norma Del Angel Garcia, 53, gave eight Xanax pills to three girls under the age of 17, according to a news release...
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Prescription drugs safely disposed on Saturday
Community leaders are working to get control over drugs that authorities say are more abused than co
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Dear Counselor: Clean out that medicine cabinet
With school coming to an end for the summer, and many children at home more, this might be a good time to clean out your medicine cabinet of unused prescription medications. Or, if you have medications around your house, this might be a good time to keep them out of reach. I am not saying all children will be curious and try to sneak your pills. I am bringing awareness to a possible situation ...
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