Speak out to prevent drug abuse
“We want people who have been impacted personally by substance abuse and those who want to help stop it,” said Lindsey Roberts, the resource center's Regional Prevention Coordination director. Muskogee CAN has had other meetings such as this in the …
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Lynn Evans: Drop boxes part of prescription drug abuse battle
Although only some 12 percent to 20 percent of people who ever use these drugs become addicted, once addicted their brain chemistry has changed enough to overrule all reason and social pressure telling them to stop. Addiction is a disease that can both …
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Bill from Senate hopeful targets Medicare drug abuse
"Millions of Americans benefit from Medicare's drug coverage program each year, which is why it's imperative that checks are in place to prevent fraud and abuse as well as to protect patients," said Pallone in a statement Monday. "We cannot allow …
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