Dateline Health: Substance Abuse & Prescription Drugs Part 2 of 3

Dateline Health: Substance Abuse & Prescription Drugs Part 2 of 3 – Attorney and Assistant Professor for NSU’s Health Professions Division Raymond Ferrero III talks to Dateline Health’s Fred Lippman of the dangers of prescription drug abuse in our society.

CNY woman opens up about her battle with prescription drug abuse

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Syracuse (WSYR-TV) — Prescription drug abuse claims thousands of lives every year. Now, doctors in New York have to comply with strict new … Her doctor prescribed oxycodone to help cope with the pain. Santorelli slowly became hooked and says she was …
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We must fight prescription drug abuse

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So while the problem of prescription drug abuse is growing, it brings about another disturbing trend — the black market. If so motivated, a person can get their … who abuse prescription drugs. l If you need help or know someone who does, call 800 …
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Grooms introduces bill to fight prescription drug abuse

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“In an effort to address this alarming trend and curb the cycle of drug addiction, I have introduced Senate Bill 246,” Grooms said in a press release Monday. “This bill would regulate prescribing practices to help prevent the dangerous over …
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Century Clinic To Address Area's 'Near Epidemic' Prescription Drug Abuse

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Century Medication Assisted Treatment Program begins operation Monday at the Century Clinic of Lakeview Center. The center will use scientifically proven protocols to help people who are addicted to prescription pain killers and other opium-based drugs …
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