Teen Prescription Drug Abuse on the Rise

Teen prescription drug abuse on the rise – Teen prescription drug abuse on the rise.

Experts say education needed to fight prescription drug abuse

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IRVINE – Prescription drugs commonplace in household medicine cabinets have quietly fueled an epidemic that has permeated Orange County in recent years. But the problem can be combated through education and a few simple precautions, experts told …
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Prescription Drug Registry Saves Lives

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Hillis said the Montana Prescription Drug Registry began in 2011, and it helps doctors and pharmacists recognize prescription drug abuse. "They are able to look at a general report that gives them a general feel of what the patient has been doing. So …
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SC Inspector General Finds Epidemic Of Prescription Drug Abuse

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SC Inspector General Finds Epidemic Of Prescription Drug Abuse. Posted: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 4:38 PM EST. Updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 11:42 AM EST. By Gordon Dill, Anchor / Reporter – bio | email. Doctor David Carver serves on the front lines …
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