Closing 'Cash Loophole' Will Help in Fight Against Pill Abuse

Closing 'cash loophole' will help in fight against pill abuse

Filed under: prescription drug addiction help

As headmaster of the School of The Immaculata, I sometimes feel like I have the best job in the world, but from that vantage point, I have grown more concerned with a growing trend — seeing more prescription drug abuse making its way into our schools …
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Prescription Drug Abuse: A Healthy Kids Series

Filed under: prescription drug addiction help

During October and November, the Healthy Kids blog will look at this issue through the stories of former teen prescription drug users now in recovery, their parents and local addiction-recovery experts working to treat addicted teens and help parents …
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Va gets grant for prescription drug abuse program

Filed under: prescription drug addiction help

Officials say the grant comes at a time when prescription drug abuse is the fastest-growing drug problem, especially among teenagers. The program helps states develop and implement comprehensive strategies to reduce prescription drug abuse. The work …
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Teen Rx Drug Addiction – Calif. Rep. Mary Bono Mack talks to Maggie Rodriguez about her son’s plea for help with prescription drug addiction.

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