Prescription drug abuse — Federal legislation merits full support
Rockefeller is warning that prescription drug abuse or misuse is now responsible for nine out of 10 drug-related deaths in the state — a highly alarming statistic. Rahall also recently announced that the Office of National Drug Control Policy would …
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Statistics: Crime rate low at DACC
In 2009, one arrest occurred on DACC's campus for a drug abuse violation that resulted in one person being referred for disciplinary action. In 2010, three people faced disciplinary action for carrying or possessing weapons and one person was …
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Federal rules eased for opioid addiction treatment drug
In 2011, the White House launched a national plan to take a multifaceted approach toward fighting prescription drug abuse. Kerlikowske, known to many as the White House's drug czar, highlighted the latest efforts to combat drug diversion, boost …
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