Solving the meth problem

Published August 14, 2013

Solving the meth problem

Filed under: drug abuse

This problem has decreased but hasn't stopped, Jenson said. Law enforcement distributed information to local doctors about how to spot addicts. Doctors worked in conjunction with Sheriff's office to cut down on prescription drug abuse, Jenson said.
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Program launched to track prescription drug abuse in Georgia

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Share/Save/Bookmark. AUGUSTA, Georgia — Officials with the Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency say a new database is expected to help doctors and law enforcement keep tabs on prescription drug abuse. Agency director Rick Allen tells the Augusta …
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000 grant will help fight inmate drug addiction

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The plan unites local elected officials, law enforcement, health care providers, and alcohol and other drug abuse prevention community members to develop strategies to reduce addiction. Recent efforts have included controlling access to and use of …
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Celebrity substance abuse confessions

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There are some celebs who are well known for problems with drugs and alcohol. Stars like Robert Downey, seen here after an arrest in 2001 for allegedly being under the influence of a controlled substance, and Lindsay Lohan, seen here in 2010 after she …
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