Rise in Prescription Drug Abuse

Rise in prescription drug abuse – Rise in prescription drug abuse.

Mayo study of one Minnesota county finds 70% taking prescription drugs

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But it's not just the high prevalence of prescription drug use that makes this study's findings interesting. There has been growing concern among many public health officials about the overprescribing of prescription medications. And three of the drugs …
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Urban Outfitters Pulls Prescription Pill Bottle Line, Politicians Cite …

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"There is a national health crisis related to the abuse and diversion of prescription drugs," the group of 24 state attorneys general wrote to Urban Outfitters, saying the line of products undermines their efforts against prescription drug abuse …
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Southeast States Battle Prescription Drug Abuse

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As a result of this epidemic, states in the Southeast have weighed legislation addressing prescription drug abuse. Several states have focused on pain management clinics to prevent them from becoming so-called “pill mills.” Taking action in 2011 …
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