Data Shows Prescription Drug Abuse Problem

Data shows prescription drug abuse problem
NORMAN — Oklahoma pharmacies filled nearly 10 million prescriptions for narcotic painkillers and other controlled dangerous substances last year, according to newly obtained state data. Those prescriptions — an average of 68 per patient, including …
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Hispanic teens and adults differ significantly when it comes to drug abuse
The compilation of data comes from a report by the Latin Post examining the most recent statistics from national surveys. When it comes to drug abuse among teenagers … lists of most frequent users for alcohol, cocaine and ecstasy.
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Confronting addiction: New England states fight drug abuse in different ways
AUGUSTA (AP) — In the rural towns and cities of northern New England, a rising drug-abuse problem is overwhelming law enforcement, affecting hundreds of infants each year and sparking calls to action by state leaders who say enough is enough. How to …
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Tanzania: This Drug Abuse Must Stop
IN yesterday’s sister paper, the ‘Sunday News,’ we published a story on the rise of cases of shockingly cruel acts, including murder and sexual abuse in the country, which mental health and psychology experts link to increased use and abuse of narcotic …
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New program launched by Gov. Kasich focuses on youth drug abuse – 21 News …
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – A new initiative focused on youth drug abuse prevention kicked off in Youngstown. The program launched by Governor Kasich and his wife is called Start Talking. On Monday, Ohio's Lieutenant Governor Mary Taylor was at East High …
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