Prescription Drug Abuse: A Public Health Epidemic

Prescription Drug Abuse: A Public Health Epidemic – Approximately 6.1 million Americans abuse or misuse prescription drugs. Since 1999, overdose deaths involving prescription painkillers have quadrupled and no…

ASA launches Opioid Overdose Resuscitation card to help people who abuse …

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In response to the prescription drug abuse epidemic in the United States, the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) is collaborating with the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy to respond to the problem, educate the public and …
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SUNDAY EXTRA: Prescription drug abuse persists in area counties

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She was arrested again and was put in MONARCH. After 60 days at MONARCH, Norris said, “I feel amazing now.” She said aggressive laws help curtail abuse, but it is still easy to get prescription drugs on the street “if you know the right people.” “I don …
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