Bismark ND News Tribal Communities Launch Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Program

Published August 18, 2013

Bismark ND News Tribal Communities Launch Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Program – Prescription drug abuse is a growing problem across the country and some communities in North Dakota want to tackle the issue head-on. Prescription drug abus…

Segerblom wants names of doctors who overprescribe

Filed under: drug abuse prevention

Larry Pinson, executive secretary of the Nevada State Board of Pharmacy, said there is no question that prescription drug abuse is a huge problem in the United States. Pinson said 80 percent of manufactured opiates in the world, which includes …
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Letter: Donors, volunteers helped make week a success

Filed under: drug abuse prevention

National Night Out 2013 provided an opportunity for the entire community to unite to raise awareness about public safety, and crime and drug abuse prevention. The Dedham Police Department looks forward to building on the success of these events, and …
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Prevalence of drug abuse in schools is staggering

Filed under: drug abuse prevention

Although the district provides effective evidence-based curriculum, a recent Children's Healthy Kid's Survey found only 25 percent of the district strongly considers substance abuse prevention to be an important goal. It is my hope that our school …
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