AM Alert: California Lawmakers Target Prescription Drug Abuse

AM Alert: California lawmakers target prescription drug abuse

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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 unscrupulous doctors who overprescribe.
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OPP tackles prescription drug abuse – Simcoe.com

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The abuse of prescription drugs is “becoming a national problem” that leaves no community untouched, including Orillia, the city's police services board heard. “Prescription drugs are widely being used and are widely being made available and accessible …
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SCHUMER: PRESCRIPTION DRUG & HEROIN ABUSE ARE ON THE RISE IN …

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At Crouse Hospital, in an effort to help combat an unprecedented spike in prescription drug abuse and too-often related heroin use in the Central New York, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer launched a campaign to keep painkillers that contain hydrocodone …
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Documentary Prescription Drugs Misuse, Abuse, Overdose –

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To raise awareness and help combat the abuse of prescription drugs, Delaware County is holding a “Take Back” drug… http://t.co/m4nlKcbjx8 – by DelcoDAoffice (Delco DA)

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4-27-13 is national prescription drug take-back day. Help prevent presctiption drug abuse. Drop off locations here: https://t.co/zWVJIR98XA – by DCKuebler (Kenneth Kuebler)