ADHD Drug Emergencies Quadrupled in 6 Years, Says Government Report
ADHD Drug Emergencies Quadrupled In 6 Years, Says Government Report
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While the SAMHSA report highlighted unprescribed medication abuse, other reports show prescriptions for ADHD meds are spiking too. Data from I.M.S. Health found that 48.4 million prescriptions for ADHD stimulants were written in 2011, a 39 percent jump …
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Avon Lake to open new wellness clinic to help fight addiction (with video)
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“Physicians are now also limiting the quantities dispensed and the refills allowed to help curb overuse of medication. I encourage you all to be diligent and pay attention to the medication in your home. Safeguarding all prescription medication is …
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Heroin Forces Memorial Service, Not Birthday Celebration
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At the school level, Hatboro-Horsham School District recognized the need to increase substance abuse awareness and prevention and two years ago launched Be A Part of the Conversation. Through it, the district hosts … In January, the high school …
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Despite spike in heroin deaths, DuPage County resources for addicts limited
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DuPage County Health Department Communications Manager David Hass said the county has no specific program for heroin addiction treatment, but that the department's RxBOX program has collected 14 tons of unused prescription medication since 2009. The …
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