Fighting prescription drug abuse

Authorities offer chance to dispose of old medicationA rise in prescription medication abuse, especially among youths, has caused the federal Drug Enforcement Agency to create a drop-off program for dangerous or expired medications.In Del Norte, city and county authorities are planning “an open day where people can bring in and dispose of their outdated prescription medications,” said sheriff’s ...

Medical group discusses prescription drug abuse

Fighting the problem of prescription drug abuse and misuse was the topic at a meeting of medical professionals hosted in Richfield Aug. 25, as part of the Know More program.

Drug addiction pill costly for Ky.

Kentucky is spending millions of Medicaid dollars on a prescription drug used to help people with drug addictions while refusing to pay for the counseling necessary to complete the treatment.

Paul ignored drug questionnaire, group says

A group representing Kentucky drug enforcement officers says Republican Senate nominee Rand Paul ignored its questionnaire seeking his views on drug issues.

Healthy Outlook: Narcotic treatment of chronic pain

Should you or your relative take narcotics for your chronic pain? Should you be worried if you or someone you love takes narcotics regularly? Is your loved one that takes prescription narcotics addicted, or just treating his or her pain?

Friend of Parkland suicide victims still dealing with own oxycodone addiction

Parkland 21-year-old was friends with suicide pair When his son's friends hanged themselves in a park by his house, Frank Lindine hoped the shocking double suicide would spur the 21-year-old to kick his oxycodone habit.

Sharp rise in NSW cocaine offences

Crime statistics showing a sharp rise in cocaine drug offences in the state have been attributed to the hard work of police by the state government.

Mourning a young student: Rising problem of OxyContin abuse

Matthew Kappelmeier was found dead in the backyard of a friend's house in Nedrow Sunday of an apparent drug overdose.

New OxyContin Pills May Help Prevent Abuse

SHASTA COUNTY Reformulated OxyContin pills may make it harder for people to snort, or inject the powerful pain killer

Hackettstown Police Department joins 'Operation Take Back New Jersey'

Hackettstown police will host an “Operation Take Back New Jersey” collection site as part of the medicine disposal campaign. The event will take place at the Hackettstown Municipal Building, 215 Stiger Street, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2...