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Prescription drug discount program OK’d by county board
County signs on with NACo program in a 3-2 vote Hannah Johnson Stillwater Gazette Washington County will offer a prescription drug discount program to county residents. Several agencies in the state offer discount prescription drug programs. The Washington County Board on Tuesday, May 8 chose to sign on with the National Association of Counties prescription [...]
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Prescription drug abuse a top priority in Albany
One bill would set up an online database to track prescriptions for drugs that are frequently abused.
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Prevention of Illicit Drug Use and Prescription Drug Abuse
When taken as prescribed by a doctor or healthcare provider, prescription drugs are safe and effective. But all medicines have risks when misused or abused. It’s important to follow directions on dosages and how often to take these drugs, and never take any medication that’s prescribed for someone else. Drugs can impair perception, cognition, attention, balance, coordination, reaction time, and ...
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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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Neb. law falls short in stopping prescription drug abuse
Nebraska leads the nation in a critical statistic. Fewer people per capita are dying from prescription drug abuse than any other state, but experts said more needs to be done.
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Project Lazarus seeks volunteers to help stem prescription drug overdoses
The organizers behind Project Lazarus are looking for volunteers to help spread the word about preventing prescription drug overdoses.
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Cummings introduces bill to hold down the price of needed drugs
Responding to prescription drugs shortages, Cummings offers bill to curb drug costs In an effort to address prescription drug shortages nationwide, U.S. Rep. Elijah E. Cummings introduced a bill Tuesday to reform the way so-called "gray market" drug companies buy and sell the therapies.
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WEA Trust-created “Safer Use—Prevents Abuse” Coalition Expands its Prescription Drug Abuse Campaign
Educating adults on drugs means safer children, safer schools.(PRWEB) May 22, 2012 Madison… Arrowhead Union High School District has joined the “Safer Use—Prevents Abuse” coalition in an effort to keep prescription drugs out of children’s hands by educating Wisconsin’s adults who use them. ...
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Allen ISD Class Notes, April 26-May 3
A student safety and drug information program for Allen parents is set for 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the Lowery Freshman Center cafeteria. "Parents Partnering with Police" is sponsored by Allen ISD and the Allen Police Department.
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Detectives Battle Prescription Drug Abuse in Antrim County
Arrest, after arrest -- a massive drug investigation that started years ago is putting even more people in jail. Last week the Traverse Narcotics Team arrested four men they say are involved in a widespread
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