Teens Addicted to Prescription Drugs

Published June 29, 2013

Teens Addicted to Prescription Drugs – In this clip from the Hazelden video “Prescription Drug Abuse: A Prevention Video,” teens discuss their addictions to prescription drugs and over-the-counter…

DEA: Walgreens was pushing oxycodone sales amid Rx-drug epidemic

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While the prescription drug problem was reaching epidemic proportions in Florida, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration said, corporate officials at Walgreens implemented bonus programs that incentivized pharmacists to sell oxycodone and ignore "red …
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Suncoast Rehab Details Top Prescription Drugs in U.S. as Rx Overdoses Rise …

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SRC reveals the most commonly abused prescription drugs in the hope that public awareness will help stop the rise of unintentional deaths. A devastating testimony to the rise of prescription drug abuse, accidental overdoses are becoming increasingly …
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Kentucky to Study Laws Meant to Curb Prescription Drug Abuse

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Researchers will also review data from the prescription drug monitoring program and statistics from hospitals and substance abuse centers. “We have a long-term vision of really looking at this. For instance: Are there unintended consequences?” said Van …
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