Town Hall Meeting on Prescription Drug Abuse

Published April 22, 2013

Town Hall meeting on prescription drug abuse

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According to the latest statistics, 2,500 teens, ages 12 to 17, each day abuse a pain reliever for the first time. The National Institute for Drug Abuse [NIDA] has information that the stimulant Adderall and the pain reliever Vicodin are among the most …
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How Safe Are Electronic Cigarettes? – Parade

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… no guarantee that all of the devices are safe. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not yet issued final regulations on e-cigarettes, so “consumers cannot always be sure of what they are inhaling,” says Glynn. … They just don't work because …
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Howard wastewater plant up and running

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MOUNT VERNON — A successful opening of the new wastewater treatment plant in Howard was the report from water/wastewater superintendent Ray Withers when he met with the Knox County Board of Commissioners on Thursday morning. The plant was put into …
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