Senator Pat Toomey discusses prescription drug abuse in Delco
“The epidemic of prescription drug dependency and abuse and the tragedies that it leads to really came to my attention here in Delaware County,” Toomey said, “I was aware of the problem but didn't appreciate the magnitude of it until I heard from some … Read more on Delco News Network

Rampant Prescription Drug Abuse Demands New Controls (Op-Ed)
Rates of prescription drug abuse are quite alarming, and such abuse may now lead the country in causes of accidental death. In addition, patients suffering with pain may be more likely to use opioid agents, which can be highly addictive and can lead to … Read more on LiveScience.com

Demi Lovato Opens Up About Drug Addiction
Demi Lovato has clearly been through the wringer, publicly dealing with physical and emotional issues. The X Factor judge has suffered from bulimia, self-inflicted injuries and drug abuse. In an interview with Access Hollywood, the 21-year-old opens up … Read more on WebProNews

Drug abuse tops agendas
All issues related to the rampant drug use and abuse on the Cape were hot topics at the Barnstable Town Council and human services committee in the past week. Those offering comments on the topic included high school students, parents, town councilors, … Read more on Barnstable Patriot