Coalition to Tackle Prescription Drug Abuse

Coalition to tackle prescription drug abuse
Community leaders gathered on the steps of the Historic Courthouse in Hendersonville Tuesday to provide a united front in acknowledging that prescription drug abuse exists and is a serious problem in Henderson County. drug abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

UPDATE: Governor proclaims Red Ribbon Month to fight against drugs
Gov. Eddie Calvo signed a proclamation to raise awareness against drug abuse in October. This is Red Ribbon Month. Calvo joined several community leaders in Judge Frances Tydingco-Gatewood’s courtroom to talk about the dangers of drug abuse and addiction this morning. drug abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

Gov. Brown signs 2 of 3 bills fighting prescription drug abuse
The governor says he backs the idea of requiring coroners to report prescription drug deaths to the medical board, but vetoed it over the cost. Supporters say that third piece was key. Gov. Jerry Brown signed two bills Friday aimed at curbing prescription drug abuse but vetoed a third that could have helped the state's medical board identify reckless doctors whose patients died on pills they … drug abuse – Yahoo News Search Results