Mangano Advances Initiatives to Address Prescription Drug Abuse

Published April 19, 2013

Mangano Advances Initiatives To Address Prescription Drug Abuse – Following a nearly year-long study on the impact of prescription drug abuse in Nassau, County Executive Edward P. Mangano today accepted the Nassau County Pr…

I-STOP database will halt prescription drug abuse in New York, lawmakers say

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"With I-STOP, we are creating a national model for smart, coordinated communication between health care providers and pharmacists to better serve patients, stop prescription drug trafficking, and provide treatment to those who need help," state …
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Radio Smart Talk: Prescription drug abuse growing

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Abuse of prescription medications is a growing problem. Three classifications of drugs are being misused most often — painkillers, depressants to treat anxiety disorders, and stimulants used as a medication for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder …
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