Organizations Team Up to Combat Prescription Drug Abuse in Utah

Organizations team up to combat prescription drug abuse in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY – A chain of pharmacies is helping to spread the message that sharing isn't caring, at least as it relates to prescription drugs. Pharmacy personnel in Smith's Food and Drug stores are working to make people aware of the dangers involved … Read more on fox13now.com

Opioid addiction: Prescription drug abusers turning to heroin
But, hypotheses about the increase range from addicts turning to heroin because prescription drugs are becoming harder to acquire, or a recent change in the pain reliever formula — in oxycontin for example — prevents it from being cooked down into an … Read more on Petoskey News-Review

Growing Number of England's Students Taking New Smart Drugs
Prescription drug abuse is a growing epidemic in the United States as well and those with a dependency should seek immediate professional help found at a detox center such as Harbor Village. Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on Google+ Share … Read more on PR Web (press release)

MANCHESTER Big Red barrel available at Village Hall for unused drugs
Medicine abuse hurts people, and is a growing and dangerous problem in our communities. In 2007, more Michigan residents died as a direct consequence of prescription drug abuse than from motor vehicle accidents or firearms in the same year. In western … Read more on Heritage Newspapers

GenerationRX: Prescription Drug Abuse (Part 1)
2009 CBI National Student Production Awards Winner: Best Student Documentary Producers: Harry Fleckenstein, Missy Stankowski Director: Steven Klink Editor: T…