Prescription Addiction

Published July 31, 2013

Prescription addiction

Filed under: prescription drug abuse help

Despite the alarming statistics, many Americans, especially teenagers, still believe prescription drugs are relatively harmless. Any effective anti-abuse program must start with public education and adequate treatment. Doctors must get better educated …
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Fighting drugs with drugs

Filed under: prescription drug abuse help

“Just to hand somebody a prescription of Suboxone for a month at a time isn't OK. And to not require any treatment with it is not OK.” Shukla called such practice a “partial approach” to curing an addiction problem and not a substantial form of …
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Woman accused of stealing prescription drugs accepts plea deal

Filed under: prescription drug abuse help

The felony charge will be amended and Pokallus will be convicted of one misdemeanor count of possessing an illegally obtained prescription drug if she complies with a deferred entry of judgment for three years. Under the agreement, Pokallus must …
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