Senator DeSaulnier, A.G. Harris – SB809 Prescription Drug Abuse PC 4-15-13

Senator DeSaulnier, A.G. Harris – SB809 Prescription Drug Abuse PC 4-15-13 – Senator Mark DeSaulnier (D-Concord) and California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris, along with prescription drug abuse awareness advocates and law enforcem…

New Funding Announced to Fight Prescription Drug Abuse Statewide – PRWeb

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In response to that challenge, Community Care of North Carolina (CCNC) today announced a $ 2.6 million investment in Project Lazarus, a statewide program aimed at addressing chronic pain issues and combating prescription drug abuse. Funding from the …
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Report highlights prescription drug abuse

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VALPARAISO | While the recent rash of heroin-related deaths in Porter County has garnered local attention, there is another problem involving the illegal use of prescription drugs. Members of the county's drug task force confiscated large quantities of …
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Prescription drug abuse on the rise

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Owen, who took on the position of drug diversion agent last fall, spends his days investigating prescription pill abuse, overdose deaths and illegal street sales. He also visits pharmacies and doctors and makes drug presentations at schools. “I'll sell …
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