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New Drug Rules Could Harm Patients: Opposing View

New drug rules could harm patients: Opposing view
Prescription drug diversion and abuse is a serious public health problem that has reached crisis levels across the U.S. At the same time, patients suffering from pain too often must go without adequate access to effective pain medications … drug abuse –… Continue reading

Udall Takes on Prescription Drug Abuse

Udall takes on prescription drug abuse
Udall takes on prescription drug abuse LOS LUNAS >> U.S. Sen. Tom Udall says steps need to be taken in New Mexico and across the country to curb escalating problems stemming from the abuse and trafficking of prescription drugs. drug abuse – Yahoo News… Continue reading

Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention – Safe Disposal

Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention – Safe Disposal
Prescription drug abuse prevention TV spot produced by Northern Michigan Substance Abuse Services.


 

Center offers hope to addicted women
The clinic's parenting education and child abuse prevention program is one of many projects to receive a grant through Chicago Tribune Charities, a… Continue reading

Families Challenged to Tackle Prescription Drug Abuse Across US

Families Challenged to Tackle Prescription Drug Abuse Across US
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — On November 9, 2013 the 4 th Annual American Medicine Chest Challenge (AMCC) — a national public health initiative to raise awareness about the dangers of prescription drug abuse and … drug abuse… Continue reading

Insurance Must Cover Mental Health, Substance Abuse Just Like Physical Illness: Kathleen Sebelius

Insurance Must Cover Mental Health, Substance Abuse Just Like Physical Illness: Kathleen Sebelius
The regulations, unveiled by Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius, would cover “most” of the 85 percent of Americans who have health insurance … deductibles and limits on visits to health care providers are not… Continue reading

Preventing Drug Abuse to Prevent Dropouts

Preventing Drug Abuse to Prevent Dropouts
Even though National Substance Abuse Prevention Month has ended, it doesn’t mean our dedication to reducing the number of Americans hurt by alcohol and drug abuse has ended as well. At the Department of Education (ED), encouraging safe and … drug abuse – Bing… Continue reading