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DEA has exercised its emergency scheduling authority to control and regulate chemicals commonly abused. Often marketed as "bath salts" or "plant food", these chemicals are dangerous and potentially deadly and represent an imminent threat to public health and safety, prompting DEA action. These chemicals mainly come from overseas and are commonly repackaged and distributed at the retail level. Washington, DC (PRWEB) October 21, 2011 The United States Drug Enforcement...
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Oct. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Administrative director for the Waismann Method of rapid opiate detoxification, Clare Kavin, today announced a temporary price reduction on the pioneering treatment in honor of the third annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day - a national effort by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to collect and dispose of unwanted or unused prescription medications. From October 24 - November 7 the cost of the Waismann Method...
NABP Foundation Program Encourages Consumers to Get the Facts on Prescription Drug Abuse, Rogue Internet Drug Sites, and Counterfeit Drug Dangers MOUNT PROSPECT, Ill., Oct. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AWARxE, a consumer protection program provided by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy® (NABP®) Foundation, has launched a national ad campaign encouraging consumers to get informed and take action to protect their families from the dangers of prescription drug misuse...
WILMINGTON, Del., Oct. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As part of a nationwide effort to prevent medication abuse, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware (BCBSD) is supporting National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, which is sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and taking place on Saturday, October 29. "Unused prescription medicines that remain in homes can be misused or abused if they are not handled properly," said Paul Kaplan, M.D., BCBSD Vice President and Chief...
MADISON, N.J., Oct. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- American workers continue to use prescription opiates at relatively high levels, according to Drug Testing Index(TM) (DTI) data released today by Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (NYSE: DGX), the world's leading provider of diagnostic testing, information and services. Hydrocodone and oxycodones remain the most detected prescription opiates in the U.S. general workforce, with 1.3% and 1.1% positivity rates, respectively, in the first half of 2011....
On October 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Humility of Mary Health Partners (HMHP) Police and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Youngstown, OH (PRWEB) October 07, 2011 On October 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Humility of Mary Health Partners (HMHP) Police and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the...
MIAMI, Oct. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Family Partnership (NFP) announced the new contest for its 26th annual Red Ribbon Week, October 23-31: "It's Up to Me to Be Drug Free." The nation's oldest and largest drug prevention campaign reaches more than 80 million people nationwide. "As schools across America celebrate Red Ribbon Week this year, students will take the message home," said Peggy Sapp, NFP's volunteer president. "By entering the contest and decorating their homes...
MIAMI, Sept. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Informed Families (IF) /The Florida Family Partnership announced the new contest for its 26th annual Red Ribbon Week, October 23-31: "It's Up to Me to be Drug Free." The nation's oldest and largest drug prevention campaign will reach 6,000+ schools throughout Florida. "As schools across Florida celebrate Red Ribbon Week, this year students will take the message home," said Peggy Sapp, IF's President and CEO. "By entering the contest and decorating...
DUBLIN, Ohio, Sept. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its ongoing commitment to preventing prescription drug abuse, the Cardinal Health Foundation today announced the availability of new guidelines that help pharmacists and other health care providers understand the steps involved in hosting medication disposal days. Prescription drug abuse is the second leading cause of accidental death in the U.S. and the leading cause of accidental death in 16 states plus the District of Columbia....
POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Sept. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Point Blank Solutions, Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: PBSO), a leader in the field of protective body armor, today announced the availability of its newest FIIIA ballistic package for the federal and commercial markets. This latest FIIIA solution has been determined to comply with the industry's most stringent testing protocols for body armor performance - the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Standard-0101.06. Additionally, the FIIIA package...
