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County Pharmaceutical Disposal Program Proves Popular

A countywide program for the safe disposal of unused and expired pharmaceutical drugs — including prescription and over-the-counter medication — has surpassed expectations, according to Santa Barbara County officials.


 

7 Women Charged in Prescription Drug Ring

Seven Piedmont Cardiology Associates employees are accused of illegally obtaining prescription medications.


 

Are You Worried About Prescription Drug Abuse

A new report indicates that prescription pain reliever abuse has increased dramatically across all sectors of society and is America’s fastest-growing drug problem.


 

Mother Given Bail After Being Charged in Son’s Drug Overdose

A mother accused of killing her son with prescription drugs appeared in a Broward County court room Friday morning.


 

Doctor Shopping Conspiracy Leads to 12 Arrests

Twelve people face charges and authorities are looking for at least four more in connection with a doctor shopping conspiracy between Houston and Bossier Parish.


 

Governor Aims to Sign Bill Aimed to Curb Doctor Shopping

Governor Jack Markell today signed into law an effort designed to reduce prescription drug abuse by limiting “doctor shopping” by addicts.


 

34 Picked Up in Western New York Prescription Drug Sting

The first major drug bust for prescription medicine in Niagara Frontier history stretched into Lockport on Thursday.


 

28 Arrests in Operation ‘Spring Hill’

Narcotics detectives with the Pinellas Sheriff’s Office wrapped up a year-long investigation with 28 arrests, and they say more are on the way.


 

Three Arrested for Drug Trafficking

Detectives assigned to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Narcotics Unit arrested three suspects July 8 at a Palm Harbor pharmacy for trafficking in oxycodone and related charges.


 

Weekend Bust Yields $10k in Drugs, Four Arrests

A weekend traffic stop, which allegedly turned up more than $10,000 in prescription drugs, is part of a concerted effort to stem the flow of those drugs in and out of Ohio.


 

Drug Abuse On The Rise For Those 50 and Up

As baby boomers grow into their golden years, one hallmark of their youth has stayed with them: drug use.


 

Drugs Rank As Western Pennsylvania’s Top Killer

James “Tinny” Trasp was motionless and blue in a chair at his wife’s makeup stand in their Jefferson Hills bedroom. His wife, Toni, frantically pumped his chest in a futile attempt to restart his heart. A syringe lay nearby.


 

Detectives Arrest Three in Pinellas-Pasco Prescription Drug Ring

A 49-year-old woman and two men in their 20s — all of whom are part of a prescription drug ring in Pinellas and Pasco counties, authorities say — have been arrested on felony drug charges.


 

Provo Doctor Gets 3-Year Sentence

A Provo doctor has been sentenced to three years in prison for his role in an Internet pharmacy case.


 

Prosecutors: Drug Evidence Relevant

A doctor charged in the bombing outside the home of the state medical board chairman planned the attack after the board received a complaint that he’d been illegally distributing drugs, federal prosecutors said in a court filing Tuesday.


 

Prescription Drug Abuse Rising Problem in Florida

Fatalities caused by prescription drug abuse are quickly rising in Florida.


 

Kansas Doctor Convicted of Fraud in Painkiller Case

Defense attorneys plan to seek the release of a Kansas doctor and his wife while they appeal their convictions in a case highlighting the medical treatment of chronic pain sufferers and prescription drug abuse.


 

Officials Want Quicker Prescription Drug Investigations

Ohio has a number of obstacles to confront in its fight against prescription drug abuse, law enforcement officials told the Ohio Prescription Drug Abuse Task Force on Wednesday.


 

Former Police Chief Facing Drug Fraud Charges

A former Clare Police chief has been charged with two felonies for allegedly obtaining prescription medication using another person’s name.


 

New Albany Doctor Indicted On Fraud, Illegal Drug Distribution

The Kentucky medical examiner’s final diagnosis report lists Amburgey’s cause of death as “multiple substance intoxication” with an enlarged heart as a possible contributing factor.


 

 
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