Prescription–drug overdoses and deaths skyrocket in NYC

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The number of emergency-room visits involving abuse of prescription drugs such as Xanax, Valium and Ativan has skyrocketed 111 percent from 2004 through 2010, a new city Health Department analysis has found. That's 6,555 emergency-room visits. The …
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Rising problem being met head-on

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Over the course of the past two weeks, we published a three-part series focusing on the issue and dangers of prescription drug abuse. We focused on law … We also talked to those who try to help the addicted beat their addiction. And we talked to …
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As Drug 'Epidemic' Surges, Cops Ask Residents to Toss Prescriptions

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The program not only helps to dispose of medications, but it's also the first step in preventing prescription drug abuse and accidental overdose. “This program keeps drugs out of the water system because previously people flushed them in the toilet or …
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