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Prescription Drug Overdose

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Chris Christie Reverses His Position In Long-Fought Battle

HuffingtonPost.com | Matt Sledge | Posted 05.01.2013 | Politics
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NEW YORK -- New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has come out in favor of a good Samaritan law that would allow drug overdose victims to call 911 without fe...

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What We Can Learn From Celebrity Overdoses

Tessie Castillo | Posted 04.03.2013 | Celebrity
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Tessie Castillo

While tragic, celebrity overdose might help raise awareness about the dangers of prescription misuse and ignite the push for drug policy reform.

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Prescription Painkillers Mixed With Alcohol: A Deadly Mix

Lynn R. Goldman | Posted 12.10.2012 | Healthy Living
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Lynn R. Goldman

High schools and colleges across our nation need to be aware of this growing threat and the need to educate students about the dangers of prescription drug misuse along with excessive drinking and illegal drug abuse.

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The Military Can Do More to Prevent Suicides

Allen Frances | Posted 12.08.2012 | Science
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Allen Frances

The military is to be commended for addressing its suicide problem -- but it needs to get down to root causes and to implement the obvious solutions that might make a difference.

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'Dr. Feelgood' Is Responsible For 3 Overdose Deaths, Say Authorities

AP | LINDA DEUTSCH and GREG RISLING | Posted 05.02.2012 | Los Angeles
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LOS ANGELES — The prosecutor who took the rare step of charging a doctor with murder in the prescription drug overdose deaths of three patients ...

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Prescription Drug Abuse, Overdose Spawns DEA's National 'Take-Back' Day

AP | PETE YOST | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
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WASHINGTON — Tim Strain was a victim of prescription drugs, not an abuser. His girlfriend's mother gave the 18-year-old additional pain medicati...

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