Grant Will Help Lake County Towns Combat Youth Drug, Alcohol Abuse

Grant Will Help Lake County Towns Combat Youth Drug, Alcohol Abuse

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Currently, many local departments transport the drugs they collect to Indianapolis. The task force is also reaching out to students in its youth division to help raise community awareness about prescription drug abuse. “Many people think, 'Well, it's …
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Drug abuse prevention videos available

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According to DARE Officer Kevin Nielsen, “The videos are extremely informative and are an easy way for busy parents to obtain crucial information that can help them keep their children drug free.” The Pocatello Police Department added a link on their …
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Cooper says prescription drug abuse now epidemic

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… cause of accidental death in this state. Motor vehicle crashes are the top killer. Speaking to a group of physicians Friday, Cooper said there has been a 400 percent increase in hospital admissions for treatment of prescription drug abuse over the …
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Help to curb drug abuse

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Police departments across the Seacoast and nation will collect thousands of pounds of unwanted prescription drugs for the fifth annual National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday. The Sept. 29 event's benefits are twofold: to prevent drug …
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