Former Doctor Charged in Prescription Forgery Ring

Former Doctor Charged in Prescription Forgery Ring

Filed under: prescription drug abuse treatment

Essis-Danfora allegedly told Dr. Fanelli the names that she filled in on the blank scripts so that he would be able to verify the prescriptions with area pharmacies, despite never having seen or treated the individuals. According to the grand jury …
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In search of a 'wonder drug'? Why students are misusing Adderall and other …

Filed under: prescription drug abuse treatment

On American college campuses, students use a stimulant such as Adderall, a prescription drug intended to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, to boost academic performance. The DEA classifies Adderall as a controlled substance. “Adderall is …
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Addiction Treatment Center Opens in Jackson Ohio

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JACKSON (AP) — A state-funded addiction treatment center has opened in southern Ohio as part of ongoing efforts to battle the region's prescription painkiller and heroin epidemic. The Health Recovery Services Southern Ohio Treatment Center in Jackson …
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