Prescription Drugs Misuse, Abuse, Overdose & Diversion Video
Prescription Drugs Misuse, Abuse, Overdose & Diversion Video – Prescription Drugs: Killing More Than Pain; Sponsor: Multijurisdictional Counterdrug Task Force Training (MCTFT)/CADCA; Program Description: When America entered the new millennium, it entered a new era in the world of drug abuse. From the streets of the cities to the secluded family homes in the suburbs, prescription drug abuse is a problem that’s spilling out of pill bottles and into the lives of millions all across our country. Back in 2000, about 1.5 million Americans abused prescription drugs. Two years later, that number quadrupled — to more than six million. That’s a 400% increase. Thousands of people die each year because they overdose on prescription medications. Many abusers think they’re an FDA-approved high, while others become addicted after using powerful painkillers to treat legitimate pain. During this broadcast, learn how abusers are getting their drugs and how law enforcement, doctors, and pharmacists are fighting the problem. Hear from recovering addicts, treatment providers, doctors, robbery victims and more. Prescription drugs kill much more than pain. Program Objectives: Learn what prescription drugs are abused. Learn how doctors can better treat pain. See what would help pharmacists spot forged and altered prescriptions See what tactics work for law enforcement Find out what drug companies are doing Know where to go for help. Prescription drugs, a category of psychotherapeutics that comprises prescription-type pain relievers, tranquilizers …
Progress in Florida's fight against prescription pill abuse
Filed under: prescription drug abuse help
Victory appeared close at hand in the battle against prescription drug abuse after the Legislature passed a law last year tightening oversight of powerful narcotic medications. Indeed, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement reported last week that …
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PARENTS URGED TO DISPOSE OF UNUSED PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
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The National Institute on Drug Abuse found that among adolescents, prescription and over-the-counter medications account for most of the commonly abused illicit drugs by high school seniors. “For years the gateway drug was alcohol or marijuana …
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Brockton to get 0K drug grant
Filed under: prescription drug abuse help
Brockton will be among eight cities statewide to receive a portion of $ 3.6 million in federal funds to fight prescription drug abuse in youths ages 12 to 25. Gov. Deval Patrick on Thursday announced the funding, which will go to the state Department of …
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