Casey Promoting Bills to Combat Prescription Drug Abuse

Casey promoting bills to combat prescription drug abuse
Driving under the influence. Addiction. Illegal drug use. Death. All are outcomes of increased prescription drug abuse across Pennsylvania and America, said Sen. Bob Casey, who is backing two bills targeting it and the related trend of increased …
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White House official addresses Utah’s prescription drug abuse problem
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah has led the nation in prescription drug abuse and overdose deaths, and the state’s pain pill problem has caught the attention of the Deputy White House Drug Policy Director who was in Salt Lake City Friday. “Our 22 …
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Drug Abuse PSA — Ed Mangano discusses the dangers of prescription drugs falling into the hands of children.


Allowing private drug counselors to bill Medicaid will promote treatment
A bill to allow alcohol and drug counselors to bill Medicaid will help more people who struggle with substance abuse get back on their feet, lawmakers, state officials and advocates said Tuesday. The House Human Services Committee is poised Wednesday …
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