Police, State Agencies Team Up With FBI to Deal With Prescription Drug Abuse

Published August 28, 2013

Police, state agencies team up with FBI to deal with prescription drug abuse
Metro police and other state agencies have teamed up with the FBI in hopes of tackling the problem of prescription drug abuse on the street level.

Fire and police blotter: Two arrested on drug charges
An officer on surveillance at Sixth and Bentz streets saw two men involved in a drug transaction, police said in a news release. Jackie Nelson Cruz, 51, of the … Use the 'Report' link on each comment to let us know of abusive posts. 6 Share with Us … Read more on Frederick News Post (subscription)

Community coalesces in education programs
Aimed at preventing teen drug abuse, one new program started this season as a partnership between OC Together and the Willamette Falls Media Center. Teams of seventh-, eighth- and ninth-graders will work together to create 30-second YouTube and TV … Read more on Portland Tribune

Police, watchdogs host forum to combat drug abuse
CVS Seabrook Pharmacy Manager Alison Mollica and the founder of Student Pharmacists Against Prescription Drug Abuse, Nikki Sapp, began the evening by speaking about recreational prescription drug use and abuse, which has increased significantly … Read more on Hampton Union