Parents360 Rx
Parents360 Rx – The Parents360 Rx video is an easy-to-use tool to share information with parents and other concerned citizens about the real dangers of medicine abuse and ways to prevent and respond to it. Learn more at pact360.org and www.MedicineAbuseProject.org.
"Youth prescription abuse" by It takes a county — GazetteXtra
Filed under: prescription drug abuse
Medication abuse is not just an adult issue. The last Janesville Youth Risk and Behavior Survey showed that almost 30% of high school seniors abused prescription drugs. “Abuse” includes taking medications without a prescription, even if taken for …
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Prescription drug use rising, heroin remains problem in Indian Valley
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McIntyre, who lives in Harleysville, started the organization One Life One Chance with a group of parents who wanted a support group to talk about children who have struggled with or currently struggle with drug addiction. “It's a place to go and not …
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If You're a College Student Abusing Prescription Drugs, Read This
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BUFFALO, N.Y. – In its ongoing mission to raise community awareness of the latest trends in substance use and abuse, the University at Buffalo's Research Institute on Addictions (RIA) announced receipt of a new grant and release of an expert summary on …
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Tennessee Scientologist Takes on Prescription Drug Abuse Crisis
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The situation with prescription opioids (synthetic drugs with heroin-like properties) is especially grave. In 2009, nearly 250,000 Tennesseans reported taking these drugs recreationally—they are now more frequently abused than marijuana or crack/cocaine.
Read more on CisionWire (press release)
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