Part 1 – Fighting Back Against Prescription Drug Abuse

Part 1 – Fighting Back Against Prescription Drug Abuse – Guests Pinellas Sheriff Bob Gualtieri and Director of Pinellas County Department of Justice and Consumer Services Tim Burns relate local efforts to control illicit drug pill mills. Visit www.pinellascounty.org for more information about Pinellas County’s effort to fight back against prescription drug abuse.

Drug drop-off coming to police station

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, prescription drug abuse is now officially an epidemic in this country. So after participating in a nationwide one-day drug drop-off program, the Georgetown Police Department has just been …
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Myth vs. fact: The dangers of prescription medication abuse

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I bet every person who reads this article knows someone who has abused a prescription medication, such as the psychostimulant Adderall. You might be thinking, “Why should I care? It happens all the time, especially during exams! These drugs are safe, …
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Gainesville adds drop boxes for old medication

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All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. GAINESVILLE, Ga. — New drop boxes allow people in Gainesville to get rid of unwanted prescription drugs and in way that police hope will cut down on drug …
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