State Looks for New Tools to Battle Prescription Drug Abuse

State Looks For New Tools To Battle Prescription Drug Abuse

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Prescription drug abuse experts unveiled a new tool today to help lower opioid misuse in the state. That new tool is a website containing information for doctors describing safe prescribing techniques and standards for pain management. Dr. Seddon …
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Prescription drug abuse raises questions in Nebraska

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The Nebraska Protector Survey from 2010 showed about 52% of kids in Hall County do not perceive prescription drug abuse as a problem. That number isn't as high for Adams, Clay, Nuckolls and Webster counties. "Statistics are showing the last two years …
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Munson offering program on prescription drug abuse

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More people in the U.S. die annually from drug poisoning than from vehicle crashes. Marybeth Novak, Catholic Family Services prevention coordinator, will share how northern Michigan residents can help prevent prescription drug abuse at a program on …
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