What does rising prescription drug abuse mean for the war on drugs?

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The drugs of choice for an increasing number of Americans are prescription painkillers. Nowhere is the problem more apparent than Houston, where the renowned medical center area has become “a national hotspot for prescription drug abuse,” according to …
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Mayor Roberts launches prescription drug abuse awareness campaign

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FARMINGTON — Prescription drug abuse appears to be rising in spite of tighter regulations and increased law enforcement scrutiny. In response, Mayor Tommy Roberts will appear in a series of public service announcements to combat the trend.
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Website tracks black-market prescription drug prices

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The website is one of several tools used by the Researched Abuse, Diversion and Addiction-Related Services system to track prescription drug usage for pharmaceutical companies and others who subscribe. The system was presented at a recent Ohio …
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