Dr. Rand Speaks About Prescription Opiate Abuse
Dr. Rand speaks about prescription opiate abuse –
Prescription drug abuse causes changes at Hazelden
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. – Eli Knowles was 16 years old when he got hooked on prescription drugs. "In my high school all my friends were using them, all my friends, the basketball team, the football team," said Knowles who went to school in Vermont.
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Brockton, Quincy take aim at youth drug abuse
Youth prescription drug abuse is the focus of extensive data collection in several Massachusetts cities, including Brockton and Quincy, as communities prepare to launch federally funded prevention strategies uniquely tailored to address the problem in …
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Health notes: Doctors get serious about opioid abuse
The Minnesota Medical Association on Wednesday announced the creation of a task force consisting of 15 doctors, one resident and one student to address the issue. It began meeting in December and will continue through this year. Dr. Dan Maddox, the …
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