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Did you know that one in five teens has used a prescription drug not prescribed to them by a doctor?* September’s podcast, presented by CIGNA and The Partnership at Drugfree.org, explored teen abuse of prescription and over-the-counter drugs and what …
~ New survey demonstrates that parents should take further precautions to safeguard medications~ Boston, MA—October 12, 2011—According to the results of a recent statewide survey, more than half of parents (56 percent) say their kids have access to their (parents’) …
~ October 4 Event Co-Hosted by Middlesex Community College ~ LOWELL, MA – October 5, 2011 – Representative Thomas A. Golden Jr. hosted a community education presentation with the national nonprofit, The Partnership at Drugfree.org, at Middlesex Community College to …
Vike, Dance Fever, French Fries. These are nicknames for common prescription drugs – drugs that teens are abusing often – and with serious consequences. Join our President and CEO Steve Pasierb as he educates parents about the dangers of prescription …
This week we are in Massachusetts, a state deeply affected by the prescription drug abuse epidemic, co-hosting community education presentations with Representatives Nick Collins (South Boston), Martin J. Walsh (Dorchester) and Steven M. Walsh (Lynn). These presentations will help inform …
Steve Pasierb, our President and CEO, submitted testimony on Tuesday, May 23 to the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism, addressing the misuse and intentional abuse of prescription medications, how this poses a significant health threat and strategies on …
A new government strategy aims to cut the use of prescription painkillers by 15 percent in five years. The plan includes doctor training, promoting prescription databases in all states and increased focus on rooting out illegal ‘pill mill’ clinics. …
A new study showing marked increases in teen use of marijuana and Ecstasy over the past three years underscores the importance of incorporating screening and prevention programs into all health care interactions with adolescents and their parents. …
Last month, our president Steve Pasierb provided testimony to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in support of safety regulations governing the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act and the creation of a national prescription drug take-back program. Having worked closely …
Last month, Marcia Lee Taylor, Vice President and Director of Government Relations at The Partnership at Drugfree.org, joined Regina LaBelle from the Office of National Drug Control Policy to address the U.S. Conference of Mayors 79th Annual Winter Meeting in Washington …
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