Elderly Substance Abuse PSA

Published May 27, 2013

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Prominent Delco doc, 79, charged with running 'pill mill' out of home

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County Councilman David J. White said the county had formed a Prescription Drug Abuse/Heroin Task Force after Medical Examiner Dr. Frederic Hellman raised concerns to council last year about an “epidemic” of heroin and other drug use in the county.
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DARTS & LAURELS: State is to blame for Gosnell's evasion

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LAUREL: To the county's Prescription Drug Abuse/Heroin Task Force, which continues to wage war against the “epidemic” of painkiller and heroin abuse in the county. Part of the problem is the ease with which many people obtain these powerful painkillers.
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Drug take-back event helps Delawareans' health and environment

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The state's Department of Health and Social services reports prescription drugs have become a leading cause of accidental death in Delaware, and are abused more than any other drugs. Drug take back event helps Delawareans health and environment …
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