The Mess Left by OxyContin

Published November 2, 2012

The mess left by OxyContin

Filed under: prescription drug addiction help

It needs the federal government's help to do so. And this is an excellent opportunity for both levels of government to work together to address a serious national health problem. The federal health department can mitigate the effects of prescription …
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Synthetic, prescription drugs big problem

Filed under: prescription drug addiction help

Another means to help keep prescription drugs out of the hands of those who would abuse them, is a drug drop-box at the sheriff's office where people can deposit, unused, unwanted or expired drugs for proper disposal. Wyatt said the drop-box is …
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MATFORCE Commends Medical Practitioners for Using the PDMP

Filed under: prescription drug addiction help

MATFORCE commends 165 local medical practitioners for making a positive difference in combating the prescription drug abuse epidemic in our community by enrolling in the state Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP). MATFORCE is recognizing these …
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