Oklahomans Battle Prescription Addiction

Published June 6, 2013

Oklahomans Battle Prescription Addiction

Filed under: prescription drug abuse treatment

One of the main issues that Department of Mental Health Commissioner Terri White says leads to prescription drug abuse is people perceive that it's safer because it's medicine. OKLAHOMA … But more women are seeking treatment in Oklahoma, like Jenny.
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Drug prescriptions to treat alcohol dependency increased by 75%

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Dr Nick Sheron, Royal College of Physicians advisor on alcohol, said “The rise in prescriptions of drugs to treat alcohol dependency is indicative of the huge strain alcohol abuse puts on our society.” “The rise in alcohol addiction is being driven by …
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In Missoula County evidence locker, potentially deadly prescription drugs pile up

Filed under: prescription drug abuse treatment

Thursday: One family's story of prescription drug abuse, and its fatal consequences. Friday: Pharmacists are often the first line of defense against prescription drug abuse. Saturday: What are the options for addiction treatment in Missoula? Where are …
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