prescription drug abuse

FBI Agents Raid Sites Belonging to Ex-Jet, Brother

FBI agents raid sites belonging to ex-Jet, brother

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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — FBI agents have raided properties in northeast Indiana belonging to a former NFL lineman and his brother as part of an ongoing investigation by a task force that focuses on combatting illegal drugs and violent crime. Federal …
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Sandusky seeks less harsh Pa. prison setting

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7 Ways Health IT Can Help Curb Prescription Drug Abuse

7 ways health IT can help curb prescription drug abuse

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Primary recommendations of the groups, contained in the MITRE Corp. report Enhancing Access to Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs Project, address what states, PDMPs and health IT vendors can do to reduce prescription drug abuse. The groups …
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Seniors: Get free help Sunday on Medicare prescription drugs

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Prescription Drug Abuse on Rise Among JK Youth

Prescription drug abuse on rise among JK youth

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Jammu, Nov 15: Owing to over the counter sale, prescription drug abuse is on rise among the youngsters in Jammu and Kashmir. A recent survey has revealed that at least twenty patients with addiction symptoms are screened at different Out Patient …
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Drug addicts considered in New York's Medicaid reforms

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Lee County Drug Program Helps Offenders Get Treatment

Lee County drug program helps offenders get treatment

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The applications are reviewed by a committee made up representatives from local law enforcement, the court staff, a defense attorney and a substance abuse treatment center. Applicants undergo a clinical assessment by a court referral officer or the …
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CLAAD Names Eagle Advancement Institute as Honoree of 'Top 5 Technologies

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Sunday Dialogue: How We Punish Crime

Sunday Dialogue: How We Punish Crime

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A few states are now realizing that they can cut prison sentences (and thus, costs) without sacrificing public safety. Reforms include … With continued reform, an American prison system that shocked Dickens in 1842 for its cruelty could finally begin …
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Litte Falls mother, daughter voice concern over drug abuse

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Substance Abuse, Students Focus of Joint News Release

Substance abuse, students focus of joint news release

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LITTLE FALLS — Little Falls Community Schools and Morrison County Friday released a rare joint statement discussing substance use abuse and students. The news release was issued in the wake of the double homicide of two teens — Nicholas Brady and …
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Meeting to target drug awareness

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