Prescription Drug Abuse: Educating Pharmacists, Teens and Patients

Prescription Drug Abuse: Educating Pharmacists, Teens and Patients – “Prescription Drug Abuse: Educating Pharmacists, Teens and Patients” Jessica Mysyk, 2012 Pharmacy Internship Program, analyzed survey data that asked healthc…

Report: Lax laws overseeing Calif. drug counselors

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A Fresno Bee investigation ( http://bit.ly/ZXD9Tw) concludes there is nothing in state law to prevent sex offenders and others with criminal records from becoming counselors in California, even though such roles give them direct contact with people …
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Girard girl celebrated her birthday with family members then died of heroin …

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Stevens pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter, corrupting another with drugs, heroin trafficking and permitting drug abuse late last year and will be sentenced after the trial. He's expected to testify at Patterson's trial. Patterson faces a …
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Learning to tough it out

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The teenage years can be challenging but understanding their own resilience can help kids through the hard times. Adolescence is a minefield, but everyone has the resilience within them to cope with these situations. Sadly, says Terri Ayliffe, society …
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