...  police accept unused controlled substances Filed under: drug addiction news articles Prescription-drug abuse has been declared an epidemic in the United States and is the fastest-growing drug problem in the nation. Years of lax laws and regulations for pain-management clinics made Florida a top destination for drug addicts and dealers. Read more on Orlando Sentinel  Shopper is cited for theft, possession of drug instruments: Brooklyn Police … Filed under: drug addiction news articles PETTY THEFT, BROOKPARK ROAD: A 33-year-old woman was cited for petty theft and possession of drug abuse instruments at Super K-Mart Dec. 27. She tried to steal two pairs of boys pants valued at $ 42. A hypodermic needle with suspected heroin … Read more on Plain Dealer Tags: drug addiction, united state, drug problem ...