Prescription Painkillers Trail Only Marijuana in Abuse Rates, Report Shows

Prescription painkillers trail only marijuana in abuse rates, report shows

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Along with actions to restrict supply, the answer to this problem must include wider access to substance abuse services, drug treatment, counseling and other investments in the scientifically proven ways to address substance abuse, Beletsky explained.
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Rahall and Rogers Continue Efforts to Fight Drug Abuse

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Harold “Hal” Rogers (R-KY) announced today the re-launch of the bi-partisan Congressional Caucus on Prescription Drug Abuse. The goal of the caucus is to raise awareness of abuse and to develop innovative and effective treatment, prevention, law …
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Conte: New MLB drug policy falls short with testosterone

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Modifications to the Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program announced Thursday do include a change in the way testosterone is tested for and measured, but Conte says players can still use the powerful performance enhancer without detection. MORE …
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Eight-month limit set on wait for treatment

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“New investment is being funded by targeted savings and cost reductions in the primary care schemes and cost of drugs and in delivering greater savings through the Croke Park agreement.” “Very substantial” cost efficiencies are targeted in the primary …
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