Prospect of Free Market for Pain Pills Raises Alarms on Staten Island

Published April 16, 2013

Prospect of free market for pain pills raises alarms on Staten Island

Filed under: drug abuse help for families

"Prescription drug abuse is a national epidemic that is killing more Americans than car accidents," said Rep. Michael Grimm. "The FDA has an opportunity to help crack down on this abuse before generic forms of OxyContin hit the market this Tuesday.
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Bill would save narcotics-monitoring program

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“This legislation will modernize and strengthen the program and provide doctors and law enforcement with a powerful tool to fight prescription drug abuse,” Harris said in a news release. “CURES is about … Senate Bill 809 will help save lives.” The …
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Drug Take-Back offers safe disposal of prescriptions

Filed under: drug abuse help for families

Hours are from 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 24 in front of the Wellness Complex at Fairfield Glade, 130 Stonehenge Dr. Signage will help navigate the way around the current construction site. A substantial addition is underway. Hours are from 2 to 5 p …
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