Mass. to Hold Prescription 'Take Back Day' to Curb Abuse

Mass. to hold prescription 'Take Back Day' to curb abuse

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention considers prescription drug abuse an epidemic. In March, Governor Deval Patrick declared a public health emergency in Massachusetts in response to the growing number of people who have died from … Read more on Boston.com

Coshocton Behavioral Health awarded part of .5M for anti-drug initiative …

Filed under: preventing drug abuse

Twenty-two grants totaling $ 1.5 million will be distributed across Ohio to prevent drug abuse among children. Local programs were selected from 38 proposals, and applicants had to partner with schools where 40 percent or more of the student population … Read more on Coshocton Tribune