From Problem to Epidemic in a Decade: Prescription Drug Abuse Trends in Rural Appalachia

From Problem to Epidemic in a Decade: Prescription Drug Abuse Trends in Rural Appalachia – “From Problem to Epidemic in a Decade: Prescription Drug Abuse Trends in Rural Appalachia” Jennifer Havens, PhD, MPH Associate Professor, Behavioral Science …

Etowah County Sheriff's Office to participate in Prescription Drug Take Back …

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Residents can bring unwanted, unused prescription drugs to the drug disposal box for collection and disposal. There will be no questions asked. There is no cost. Any identifying information on the drugs should be removed. Sheriff Todd Entrekin said …
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Stress leads some doctors to abuse prescription drugs

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THURSDAY, Oct. 10 (HealthDay News) — When doctors abuse painkillers or other prescription drugs, they're usually not doing it to get high. Instead, they're doing it to deal with overwhelming stress or physical or emotional pain, a small study suggests.
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Taking Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs at Sid's in Seaview

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Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show …
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