2012 Documentary Release – “Prescription Drug Epidemic: A Coalition’s Journey”

Published April 22, 2013

2012 Documentary Release – “Prescription Drug Epidemic: A Coalition’s Journey” – Documentary on a rural communities experience with the enormous surge in prescription drug deaths in Southwest Virginia. Appalachian Substance Abuse Coalitio…

AM Alert: California lawmakers target prescription drug abuse

Filed under: prescription drug addiction

RCB_20130311_MEDBOARD_0098.JPG There has already been a fair amount of attention in Sacramento to prescription drug abuse — earlier this year, grieving parents testified that the California Medical Board hasn't done enough to crack down on …
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Report highlights prescription drug abuse

Filed under: prescription drug addiction

VALPARAISO | While the recent rash of heroin-related deaths in Porter County has garnered local attention, there is another problem involving the illegal use of prescription drugs. Members of the county's drug task force confiscated large quantities of …
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