Responding to Prescription Drug Abuse

Responding to Prescription Drug Abuse – This webinar summarizes and classifies how communities are responding to the prescription drug abuse crisis. Crisis responses were classified using the two-d…

Substance abuse a problem in Ridgewood

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While many Ridgewood teens don't use any recreational drugs or alcohol, and many who do will leave high school unharmed by their experimentation, for some teen and young adult residents, excessive drinking and drug use has become a problem.
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Aetna Helps Members Fight Prescription Drug Abuse

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"Every case of prescription drug abuse and every member differs. Aetna's clinical experts and data systems work to address the multiple ways abuse can start and continue. Our programs have proven to help members prevent physical and emotional harm …
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Drug Addiction, Smoking Cessation Can Be Treated Concurrently

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"These findings, coupled with past research, should reassure clinicians that providing smoking-cessation treatment in conjunction with treatment for other substance use disorders will be beneficial to their patients," first author Theresa Winhusen, PhD …
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Oklahoma officials mount attack on prescription drug abuse

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Oklahoma officials mount attack on prescription drug abuse. Calling prescription drug abuse a “silent epidemic,” Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin joined other state officials Thursday in launching a media campaign and multipronged attack on the problem.
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