Chain Drug Stores Call on Federal Officials to Address Prescription Drug Abuse

Chain drug stores call on federal officials to address prescription drug abuse

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“[We] are committed to partnering with law enforcement agencies, policy makers and others to work on viable strategies to solve the problems of prescription drug diversion and abuse,” the letter states. “Although numerous groups (as well as) state and …
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US says drugs are a public health issue

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'History has proven that law enforcement alone is not going to end drug abuse,' he said. The path that balanced public … 'The Third way is rooted in the knowledge really that drug addiction is a disease of the brain,' Mr Kerlikowske said. 'It could …
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New plan in the fight against prescription drug abuse

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State Senator Curren Price of Los Angeles wants coroners to report any prescription drug related deaths to the Medical Board of California. The effort would help identify doctors who may be contributing to drug addiction, but Fresno County Coroner Dr …
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Windsor drug addicts turn to painkiller patches for their fix, say pharmacists …

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Windsor police spokesman Sgt. Matthew D'Asti said drug enforcement officers are aware of fentanyl patches being prized by addicts — among other narcotics. In June, a 24-year-old man robbed the Shoppers Drug Mart at 7720 Tecumseh Rd. East — handing …
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