In Missoula County Evidence Locker, Potentially Deadly Prescription Drugs Pile Up

In Missoula County evidence locker, potentially deadly prescription drugs pile up

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Thursday: One family's story of prescription drug abuse, and its fatal consequences. Friday: Pharmacists are often the first line of defense against prescription drug abuse. Saturday: What are the options for addiction treatment in Missoula? Where are …
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Dallas police sergeant fired over allegations of prescription drug abuse …

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Dallas police sergeant fired over allegations of prescription drug abuse reinstated to the force. By Tanya Eiserer … But in late 2008, and early 2009, Swindell said he began to feel pain in his legs and back so he sought medical treatment. In August …
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More Kids Accidentally Ingesting Marijuana Following New Drug Policies

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Treat it like a drug because it is a drug.” Parents aren't the … With the range of tempting marijuana-laced foods likely to increase, such pre-emptive strategies for protecting young children from potentially dangerous exposures — just as they're …
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