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Missouri Lawmakers Consider a Prescription Drug Sale Monitoring Program

Missouri Lawmakers Consider a Prescription Drug Sale Monitoring Program
Greg Cobble is a pharmacist that supports the bill, he says the database would help cut down on the number of people who abuse prescription medication, much like the programs currently used by insurance providers. "If a patient has a prescription… Continue reading

Do You Support Drug Task Forces After Reading This?

Question by The fed up matthew™: Do you support drug task forces after reading this?
This happened in my hometown–
http://kstp.com/news/stories/S1095368.shtml?cat=1
Max50–You’re technically correct. I live here in MN though and the drug and gang forces were combined a few years ago. That is my bad though. I should have… Continue reading

Avelonne Would Create State Office to Address Addiction, Treatment

Avelonne would create state office to address addiction, treatment
Avellone, a biotechnology executive, said it would be the goal of his administration, if elected, to reduce the stigma around substance abuse and make treatment available to anyone with a need. "Substance abuse is a rapidly growing problem in our… Continue reading

Prescription Drug Abuse, Addiction, and Detoxing

Prescription Drug Abuse, Addiction, and Detoxing — Opiate abuse and addiction can have serious effects. As this video explains, some people have a biological predisposition to prescription painkiller addictio…


Avera Medical Minute AMcK: Prescription drug abuse on the rise
They can be find in nearly every medicine cabinet and unfortunately… Continue reading

Wyoming Calendar for January 17, 2014

Wyoming Calendar for January 17, 2014
Helps consumers cope with the high price of prescription drugs. Cards may be used by all Laramie County residents, regardless of age, income or existing health coverage and are accepted by most of the pharmacies in Laramie County. Call the Laramie …
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Program Helps MT Nurses Battling Prescription Drug Abuse

Program helps MT nurses battling prescription drug abuse
HELENA – Prescription drug abuse in Montana affects all walks of life – including medical professionals. But more and more nurses are getting help through the Montana Nurses Assistance Program. Prescription pill addiction is a growing problem in …
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Is There an Online Support Group for People With a Family Member That Is Struggling With Drug Addiction?

Question by fake_blonde: Is there an online support group for people with a family member that is struggling with drug addiction?
I have a loved one with a substance abuse problem and it has taken its toll on me emotionally over the years. I was wondering if there was a… Continue reading

I Have a Question for Doctors and Other Drug Prescribing Personel?

Question by Nathan: I have a question for Doctors and other drug prescribing personel?
ok so im depressed and most likely bipolar among other severities and I am looking to see my doctor about some prescriptions, now would it be ok to ask for certain drugs that you want??

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Do You Use ADD Prescription Drugs to Help You Get Through Schoolwork? (College Students)?

Question by x1day_dreamer6x: Do you use ADD prescription drugs to help you get through schoolwork? (College Students)?
Do you use ADD prescription drugs to help you get through schoolwork? (College Students)?

If Yes, why?
If No, then what do you use?

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Jack Conway: Settlement Against Drug Firms Must Fund Ky. Drug Treatment

Jack Conway: Settlement against drug firms must fund Ky. drug treatment
When I was elected your attorney general six years ago, I made stopping prescription drug abuse one of my top priorities. I created Kentucky's first statewide prescription drug task force and helped craft landmark legislation that has shut down… Continue reading