2012 Documentary Release – “Prescription Drug Epidemic: A Coalition’s Journey”

Published May 23, 2013

2012 Documentary Release – “Prescription Drug Epidemic: A Coalition’s Journey” – Documentary on a rural communities experience with the enormous surge in prescription drug deaths in Southwest Virginia. Appalachian Substance Abuse Coalitio…

Prescription drugs: 'No single solution' to resolve addiction

Filed under: prescription drug abuse

First Selectman Rudy Marconi said disbelief and ignorance in Ridgefield about prescription drugs abuse should no longer exist. “You either have two choices: Stick your head in a pail of sand and pretend like it's not happening here or you can get …
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Prescription drug abuse deemed epidemic by CDC

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Now 24 and in recovery for drug addiction, Acosta has teamed up with the Unified Prevention Coalition of Fairfax County to tell her story in an effort to educate parents and kids alike about keeping their prescription drugs locked away and out of reach …
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Brooke Mueller hospitalized for prescription drug abuse

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"Brooke will be there for several more days, and will likely transition directly into a residential treatment facility to get help for prescription drug abuse." He confirms that Bob and Max are with Richards, adding, "Brooke misses her children, and …
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