Drug Free Coalition Tackling Overdoses of Prescription Medications

Published May 20, 2013

Drug Free Coalition tackling overdoses of prescription medications

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A presentation by the Drug Free Coalition of Hall County at the Hall County Schools District Office on Thursday night in Gainesville focused on preventing overdoses of prescription drugs. Two members of the coalition, Dallas Gay and Dr. P. … He also …
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Down the rabbit hole

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The addiction quickly took hold. After that, all Michael Israel wanted was help. "In 2010, he said 'pop, I have a problem, I'm addicted to the pain pills. I can't control myself, ' " his father, Avi Israel, of Buffalo, said. "He did not want to be …
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As Hepatitis C Spreads, Scotland Steps In

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For those who weren't eligible, he obtained free drugs from manufacturers. He also offered mental-health and substance-abuse treatment to anyone who wanted it. Overall, 72% of the patients were cured of hepatitis C, a result he called "very successful.
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