Pharmacies Use Online Tool to Fight Prescription Drug Abuse

Published January 9, 2013

Pharmacies use online tool to fight prescription drug abuse

Filed under: prescription drug addiction help

According the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics, last year 80 percent of drug overdoses in Oklahoma involved prescription drugs.To bring that number down some pharmacies are using tools to put a cap on abuse. "We're able to search to make certain that a …
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Mayor Roberts launches prescription drug abuse awareness campaign

Filed under: prescription drug addiction help

FARMINGTON — Prescription drug abuse appears to be rising in spite of tighter regulations and increased law enforcement scrutiny. In response, Mayor Tommy Roberts will appear in a series of public service announcements to combat the trend.
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Scientology Volunteers Helping Stem Tampa Bay's Teen Prescription Drug …

Filed under: prescription drug addiction help

With teen prescription drug abuse reaching crisis levels in the Tampa Bay Area, volunteers from local Scientology Churches have now expanded their community outreach through the Truth About Drugs program. The problem in the Tampa Bay area runs …
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