Prescription Drug Abuse: Educate Yourself

Prescription Drug Abuse: Educate Yourself – Created to inform people about the dangers of prescription drug abuse. Educate yourself and help share the possible side effects of the incorrect use of pres…

Program helping to curb prescription drug abuse

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CONEJOS COUNTY– A new drug program is being put into place to help combat prescription drug abuse occurring in the San Luis Valley. A presentation will be given at Centauri High School discussing the issue around the Valley in the next few weeks.
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BACODA: You can help prevent substance abuse

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Issues around underage drinking, prescription drug misuse/abuse, and illegal drug use are often seen as purely individual matters, but these behaviors among individuals have consequences that affect the health and safety of the entire community …
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Chris Herren to PHS students: 'Beers and blunts' led to addiction

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Herren's talk was timely for Portsmouth, a community where students indicated levels of alcohol and prescription drug abuse higher than the state average on a youth risk survey. The school district obtained a $ 280,000 federal grant to combat underage …
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Positive steps taken to combat drug abuse

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Two developments occurred last week that should help in efforts to combat prescription drug abuse. One will place tighter controls on an opioid painkiller that is often diverted for nonmedical uses. The other should give a clearer understanding about …
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