Casey Promoting Bills to Combat Prescription Drug Abuse

Casey promoting bills to combat prescription drug abuse
All are outcomes of increased prescription drug abuse across Pennsylvania and America, said Sen. Bob Casey, who is backing two bills targeting it and the related trend of increased heroin use as a cheaper but riskier alternative. Pennsylvania's …
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Crossroads produces play based on Lake County heroin addicts' stories (with …
The play, produced through Crossroads and Theatre for Healthy Living and supported by the Lake County Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Mental Health Services Board, is slated to have its premiere performance March 6 during the Youth Summit hosted at the Auburn …
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Drug thefts by pharmacists are persistent problem
A State Journal analysis finds that of 64 pharmacists the board took action against between 2011 and 2013, 41 were suspected of or had engaged in drug diversion. Many of the thefts were for personal use. Christopher Decker, chief executive officer of …
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