Collected medicine during the take back event is placed in trash bags and incinerated. Pictured at the event are, from left, Kristen Estepp, Cpl. Heather Garrison, Alexis Parson-Adams, Iris Marroquin ...

In recent years, there has been increased concern about the growing misuse of prescription drugs, especially opioids. Prescription drug misuse refers to the use of a prescription medication in a way ...

Compared with adults without disabilities, those with disabilities have higher rates of general drug misuse, but information on their misuse of prescription drugs specifically has been lacking. Now, a ...

The drug education presentation is set for Wednesday, Feb. 4 in New Lenox.

The study raises concerns that overprescribing medications and the resulting unused medication are drivers of opioid misuse. EDMOND, Okla., July 29, 2024 (Newswire.com) In light of recent research ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - In a nationwide effort to tackle prescription drug misuse, Shawnee Co. participated in the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Prescription drug abuse, keeping of expired ...

Several area departments will host sites Saturday for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, providing a safe and anonymous way for residents to dispose of unused or expired prescription ...

“Study Drugs” or a Red Flag? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects approximately 8% of college students in the United States.1 The most effective medication for ADHD is a class of ...

Uncle Sam wants your drugs! This Saturday the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) is sponsoring a nationwide prescription drug “take-back,” at 4,000 locations around the country. Seeking to address the fact ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A total of 69.5% of patients with insomnia aged 65 years and older were misusing medication. Extended duration ...

A new study published Thursday found that groundbreaking weight loss and diabetes medications also combat opioid-use disorder and alcohol misuse disorder. This is the second study this fall to suggest ...

Attorney General Douglas Moylan and his team conducted an outreach at Business and Technology Academy Charter School on ...