Oklahoma Tackles the Prescription Drug Abuse Epidemic

Oklahoma Tackles the Prescription Drug Abuse Epidemic
Everyone knows someone who has been seriously affected by prescription drug abuse. Yet, when a report issued late last year revealed that the leading cause of accidental death in the United States is drug overdose — primarily from prescription drugs …
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Congressman Hal Rogers leads the fight to stop prescription drug abuse
Today Congressman Hal Rogers is leading a delegation of Congressmen, healthcare experts, and nationally known spokespersons, to fight a major epidemic of Americans addicted to prescription drugs at the UNITE National Summit on Drug Abuse this week.
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Experts: Prescription drug abuse becoming big problem in Lincoln County
(KMOV.com) – Officials have told News 4 that prescription drug abuse is rising among pre-teens in Lincoln County. Authorities have told News 4 that more people are abusing prescription drugs than heroin, LSD, inhalants, and cocaine combined. According to …
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Drug abuse among county teens rising
Increasingly, teens are abusing dextromethorphan, a cough suppressant found in more than 100 over-the-counter products at local pharmacies and grocery stores. Look for the warning label on the box. Prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are …
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Let's Talk About It: Healthy Youth Survey shows increase in substance abuse
The prevalence of substance abuse among teenagers is skyrocketing, as more youths are being challenged by emotional, mental and social difficulties. In October 2012, the Issaquah School District conducted its fifth biennial Healthy Youth Survey among …
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