Guest: Prevent prescription-drug deaths with a medicine-return program
By requiring drug manufacturers to invest mere pennies per prescription in a take-back system, we have the opportunity to help curb the drug abuse and poisoning epidemic in King County and to help keep our families and communities safe. David Fleming …
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Dr. Sanjay Gupta: The truth about prescription medication addiction
Almost half of those addicted to painkillers – 49% – were able to reduce their drug abuse when taking Suboxone for at least 12 weeks. The drug works by reducing withdrawal symptoms and relieving cravings. Unfortunately, the success rate dropped to less …
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Ocean Breeze Recovery Links Up for Children's Drug Prevention
By partnering with Kiwanis, an international champion of children's issues, Ocean Breeze Recovery wants to make an impact statement on the importance of early prevention of drug and alcohol use among pre-teens and adolescents. Parkland, FL (PRWEB) …
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