The Textbook Edge: College Students Abusing Rx Medications

The Textbook Edge: College students abusing Rx medications
Prescription drug abuse on college campuses, is a growing problem. But it's how specific drugs are being used that is alarming.In the midst of the college experience, students pick up more than just education. drug abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

With Rise Of Painkiller Abuse, A Closer Look At Heroin
The rate of heroin use is up, and federal data shows that nearly 80 percent of people using the illegal drug had previously abused prescription painkillers. The drugs have similar effects, and curbing painkiller abuse may help stymie the draw to heroin. drug abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

PCMA Supports Bipartisan Legislation Creating 'Safe Pharmacy' Networks to Reduce Prescription Drug Abuse in Medicare
Legislation Would Prevent Fraud and Abuse at Local Drugstores WASHINGTON, Oct. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) is pleased to offer its support for the "Medicare Part D Patient Safety and Drug Abuse Prevention Act of 2013." The… drug abuse – Yahoo News Search Results