Rural US Continues to Deal with Prescription Medication Misuse Epidemic
Rural US Continues to Deal with Prescription Medication Misuse Epidemic
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“The opioid and prescription pain medication issue has become a major health and safety concern in for far too many Americans,” said Pax Prentiss, CEO of Passages Addiction Treatment Centers. “Some people start… Continue reading
Church leads march against drugs, violence
Church leads march against drugs, violence
Filed under: Drug Abuse Maryland
The marchers carried many signs, some stating “Be the Wall” to prevent or stop substance abuse. … anonymous. Call the Queen Anne's County Drug Task Force at 1-800-758-TIPS, Maryland State Police at 410-758-1101 or the sheriff's office at… Continue reading
Obama asks Congress to authorize Syrian strike
Obama asks Congress to authorize Syrian strike
Filed under: Maryland Drug Abuse
These actions include a partial amnesty for younger illegal immigrants and partial enforcement of drug laws. However, congressional approval is important for Obama because he's facing opposition from the progressive left to any use of force …
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Drug Sentencing Poll Finds Most Oppose Mandatory Minimums
Drug Sentencing Poll Finds Most Oppose Mandatory Minimums
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The 38 percent of respondents to the new poll who said that typical drug sentences are too harsh is an increase over a 2006 National Center for State Courts survey (accessed using the Roper Center's iPoll… Continue reading
Exclusive: US system for flagging hazardous chemicals is widely flawed
Exclusive: US system for flagging hazardous chemicals is widely flawed
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Under the federal Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act, private and public facilities must issue an inventory listing potentially hazardous chemicals stored on their properties. The inventory, known as a Tier …… Continue reading
Drug Free Coalition is now accepting grant applications
Drug Free Coalition is now accepting grant applications
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Any program that helps fight substance abuse is eligible to be considered for the grants, including prevention and education, treatment and intervention and law enforcement. “In addition, funding priority will be given to projects and programs… Continue reading