EDITORIAL – Dangerous Fallout Remains for Prescription Drug Abuse

EDITORIAL – Dangerous fallout remains for prescription drug abuse
Filed under: Drug Abuse and Addiction
Pharmacy robberies are at an all-time high this year, the latest reverberation of what has become one of Maine’s most far-reaching criminal and medical issues – prescription drug abuse.
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Estranged Wife Of Calif. State Treasurer Charged With Drug Possession, Child Abuse
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Nadia Lockyer, the estranged wife of state Treasurer Bill Lockyer and a former Alameda County supervisor, was charged Wednesday with drug possession and child abuse, according to prosecutors.
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Families host forum on prescription drug abuse

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The Christiansens of Somers joined forces with the Salomone family of Mahopac to host a forum on the epidemic of prescription drug abuse and addiction gripping local communities. Steven and Susan Salomone lost their son, Justin, 29, on May 29 …
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Abuse of painkillers seen as an epidemic

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Richter went into treatment for his opiate abuse, but relapsed with alcohol. He is again in recovery and passionate about spreading the word on prescription drug abuse. “There's a lack of education about addiction itself, but especially prescription …
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