Prescription for Abuse | KCTS 9 Documentary

Prescription for Abuse | KCTS 9 Documentary – http://kcts9.org/prescription-for-abuse KCTS 9 and InvestigateWest report on the alarming increase in prescription-drug abuse in Washington state, looking at…

Prescription drugs: Don't dismiss use

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11), Paul John Scott suggests that “antidepressants are addictive drugs that do not work very well” and compares the benefits of taking a prescribed medication to the benefits of pet ownership. It is a shame that Scott made this inaccurate statement …
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Treatment ordered for woman who sold prescription drugs

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… W.N. Alexander II. The drug sales occurred on Aug. 24, Oct. 29 and Nov. 7, 2012. Franklin County Commonwealth's Attorney Tim Allen and the defense attorney agreed that Isner-Dillon has a drug addiction problem and needs some type of drug treatment.
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Prescription drug abuse message spreads

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WHAT'S UP NOW: PCA members and supporters are now researching treatment options for moms and children exposed to drugs during pregnancy. Sites in Washington state and Kansas City have seen success with moms and children withdrawing from the …
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Increase in prescriptions for ADHD treatment drugs

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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) drug treatment prescriptions are up 50 per cent in the UK compared to 2007, new data released by the Care Quality Commission indicates. The rise in drug prescriptions for ADHD in the U.K. has been 420,000 …
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