Prescription Drug Abuse PSA From UnisonBHG .wmv

Prescription Drug Abuse PSA from UnisonBHG .wmv – Prescription Drug Abuse PSA from Unison Behavioral Health Group – with support from Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School’s S.A.D.D. (students against destru…

Prescription Drug Overdose On the Rise

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Memorial Medical Center's Dr. Scott Boston says he sees about 7-to=8 deaths related to drug overdoses each year, which is why local health officials are urging those who struggle with prescription drug addiction to seek help. "About 3/4 of overdose …
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Prescription drugs pose a serious epidemic on college campuses

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While other universities work to fix the issue, we as Pitt students should begin to help out, as well. Forums and task forces should be implemented to ensure that students are aware of the dangers of prescription drugs while those who use such drugs …
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Editorial: Iowa's prescription drug problem

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The report found 28 states and Washington, D.C., scored six or fewer out of 10 on “possible indicators of promising strategies to help curb prescription-drug abuse,” such as the use of “rescue drugs” such as naloxone. Naloxone can be administered after …
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