In War Against Prescription Drug Abuse, a Bright Spot is Seen

Published March 6, 2014

In War Against Prescription Drug Abuse, a Bright Spot is Seen
The prevalence of prescription drug abuse has skyrocketed in recent years, with prescription analgesics overdoses killing nearly 15,000 people in the U.S. in 2008 – more than three times the 4,000 individuals killed by these medications in 1999 …
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Ashland gets 5K to fight substance abuse among young people
“Research shows that prevention is the most effective tool we have to reduce the terrible consequences associated with drug abuse among young people," said coalition co-director Ann Turncliff. "This new funding will allow our coalition to help place …
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'Not in my backyard' attitude doesn't work with drug addiction
NIMBY — “not in my backyard” — is the rallying cry when asked if there is a drug problem in one's neighborhood. “Sure, maybe we have a problem, but it's really worse in the next town over.” Or maybe it's “the next state over.” That's just malarkey …
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Drug and Alcohol Abuse Training Video For Employees — Today, one out of every ten US employees has a problem with substance abuse. This informational video explores drug and alcohol abuse and its effects in the …

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