Exclusive Interview: Pine Grove Treatment Center on Prescription Drug Abuse

Exclusive Interview: Pine Grove Treatment Center on Prescription Drug Abuse

Filed under: prescription drug addiction treatment

The latest report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) suggests prescription drug misuse is still one of the biggest health concerns in the U.S., affecting approximately 22 million Americans since 2002. The problem …
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Prescription Drug Misuse Remains a Top Public Health Concern

Filed under: prescription drug addiction treatment

The key is educating the public on the serious health risks involved and ensuring that we are providing the necessary treatment to those who need it." "Prescription drug abuse is a major problem throughout our nation," said Gil Kerlikowske, Director of …
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Drug use among children growing concern

Filed under: prescription drug addiction treatment

GREEN BAY – The use of illegal drugs among children is a growing concern for area substance abuse treatment programs. On Friday, it became known that nine Pulaski High School students were expelled for allegedly selling prescription drugs to other …
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