Teens Addicted to Prescription Drugs

Teens Addicted to Prescription Drugs – In this clip from the Hazelden video “Prescription Drug Abuse: A Prevention Video,” teens discuss their addictions to prescription drugs and over-the-counter…

Drug report raises controversy over doctor's prescriptions

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In fact, he said, Zeid had patients sign a contract acknowledging that they were subject to random urine screenings to ensure they were not abusing prescriptions or other drugs. "He complies with all the laws. He's never been cited by the medical board …
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Police arrest pair for dealing prescription drugs in Lebanon

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Police working with the Hamilton/Boone County Drug Task Force arrested two people Tuesday in connection with selling prescription drugs in Lebanon. Following a one-month investigation, police arrested Aaron B. Glasson, 21, and Melissa S. Laney, 28, …
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Prescription Drugs: The Hidden Addiction

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“I was heavy into denial, but down deep in my heart I knew I was taking more than I should,” said Mary Jones. (Names have been changed to protect privacy.) “Both times I was addicted to pain medications I watched the clock, anxious for the hour I could …
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