Prescription Drug Abuse Still Daily Concern for Police, Courts

Prescription drug abuse still daily concern for police, courts

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Police say progress has been made in the last several years in the fight against illegal drug use locally, but they are still dealing with cases of prescription medication abuse and heroin use almost daily. Sheriff Vince Shambaugh said his department …
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Radio Smart Talk: Prescription drug abuse growing

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Abuse of prescription medications is a growing problem. Three classifications of drugs are being misused most often — painkillers, depressants to treat anxiety disorders, and stimulants used as a medication for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder …
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Adderall: serious side effects but wide student use

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Adderall can be easier to get on some campuses than a can of beer, according to the Prescription Drug Abuse website. Adderall is a stimulant medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder …
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