Agencies: Drug abuse 'one of biggest problems we face'
It is just one way the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office deals with a growing issue. Owen, a drug diversion agent, said the abuse of prescription pills is becoming the No. 1 problem for the sheriff's office and other law enforcement agencies across the …
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Child services luncheon focuses on substance abuse effects
The Belmont County Department of Job and Family Services held its 13th annual luncheon to recognize child advocacy for child abuse prevention month. Many agencies gathered for the event, focusing talks on substance abuse and its effect on children.
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Savage: Affordable Care Act Offers Opportunity to Combat Pain and Drug Abuse
Federal agencies are scrambling to address prescription drug abuse and earlier this month a bipartisan group of eight senators called for a Government Accountability Office report to better coordinate interagency efforts. Drug Enforcement Agency …
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