Prescription Drug Abuse Called an Epidemic

Published February 17, 2014

Prescription Drug Abuse Called an Epidemic – Prescription drugs are suspected as a cause in Michael Jackson’s death. If the autopsy’s toxicology report confirms that suspicion, Jackson would be just one…

York County optometrist, former staff member charged in prescription drug …

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YORK TWP. — A former optometrist and a former staff member were arrested Friday in York County after the state Attorney General's office said they were involved in prescription drug fraud. Dr. David Wagers, 43, of Palmyra, was charged with two felony …
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Ventura County parents learn how to help teen drug use, bullying

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“Abscesses, withdrawals and overdoses are the most common reasons for a visit, but patients can have other medical problems directly related to their heroin abuse,” said Feig, adding that the hospital also sees issues related to prescription drug abuse …
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