Healthy Sheboygan County 2020 Column: Safe Disposal of Medications Helps Combat Prescription Drug Abuse

Healthy Sheboygan County 2020 column: Safe disposal of medications helps combat prescription drug abuse
Prescription drug abuse has become a concern nationally and in Sheboygan County. It is a community problem that affects all of us. You may be aware of the recent news regarding the heroin epidemic which is now a public health priority.
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Lawmakers host drug abuse listening session
(NECN: Mike Cronin) – A statewide drug epidemic has many leaders in Central Massachusetts very concerned. “It’s the worst I’ve seen. I’ve been doing it for about 35 years,” said Southbridge Police Chief Daniel Charette. Law enforcement, leaders, healthcare …
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Doctor testifies on behalf of heroin-addicted burglary suspect trying to use drug abuse in insanity defense
Jefferson Siegel/New York Daily News Dr. Nicholas Kardaras, above, testified Monday in Manhattan Supreme Court to say heroin abuse should be used as part of insanity defense. Longtime smack addicts can have brain damage that puts them in a …
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Drug abuse forum for 700 Arlington students and staff will be held Tuesday
About 700 Arlington Central School District faculty and students will take part in an important discussion Tuesday morning. A forum – “Heroin in Our Communities” – will be held at 8 a.m. at Arlington High School, sponsored for the district by The …
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Substance abuse forum comes to Collin College
The Collin County Substance Abuse Coalition will host a free community forum Saturday at the Collin College Spring Creek campus to discuss current drug trends, statistics and warning signs while providing prevention strategies for parents. “It gives …
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