Prescription drug abuse drops among US young adults

Prescription drug abuse drops among US young adults

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24 (HealthDay News) — Prescription drug abuse among young adults ages 18 to 25 in the United States fell 14 percent between 2010 and 2011, according to a federal report released Monday. During that time, the number of young adults who reported using …
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Safe Drug Disposal Curbs Drug Abuse

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They pose a serious health risk to children and pets and may be abused if not disposed of properly. Many medicines can be thrown in the trash after taking a few safety precautions, but some prescription drugs should be flushed down the toilet. To make …
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Brookline police chief: Prescription drug abuse 'a serious drug problem'

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Quigley was speaking at a forum on prescription drug abuse and addiction held at Hollis Brookline High School Thursday. The forum was held to continue education efforts about prescription drugs, which in New Hampshire are now more abused than …
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