Prescription Drug Abuse on the Rise

Prescription drug abuse on the rise

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Owen, who took on the position of drug diversion agent last fall, spends his days investigating prescription pill abuse, overdose deaths and illegal street sales. He also …. Opioids, such as OxyContin and Vicodin, which are most often prescribed to …
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Bill Clinton: College Students Hurt By Debt, Prescription Drug Abuse

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Clinton also pointed to students' increased abuse of prescription drugs. "Every institution of higher education should make sure that 100 percent of students understand that you can't mix prescription pills with alcohol," he said. …. the brain …
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Rx Drug Abuse: 'Growing problem' also makes transition to college

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Next: State Addiction treatment available locally. FORT SMITH — Viewed as a pervading problem on college campuses nationwide, prescription drug abuse is hitting Arkansas students harder than most. “It's still very rampant,” said Diane Bynum, program …
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