Leader of Heroin Ring in Paterson Arrested, Along With Others
Leader of Heroin Ring in Paterson Arrested, Along With Others – New Jersey Attorney General Jeff Chiesa says his office has stopped a big supplier of heroin from operating in Paterson. For more New Jersey news, visit NJ Today online at www.njtvonline.org
The Risks in Your Medicine Cabinet
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But if you don't monitor your own medicine cabinet, you may be unwittingly enabling your kids to experiment with and abuse prescription and over-the-counter drugs that you keep at home. There's no shortage of horror stories, which occur in families …
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Minister Aglukkaq announces new rules to address prescription drug abuse
Filed under: prescription drug abuse
"Our Government is taking action to tackle prescription drug abuse," said Minister Aglukkaq. "This is a serious issue that destroys the lives of individuals and families, and I believe we have the responsibility to work with the provinces and …
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Audit: State had errors In prescription drug oversight
Filed under: prescription drug abuse
The comptroller's office audit found that the state Department of Health didn't adequately oversee the prevention of prescription drug abuse. The health department's Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement is the lead office charged with combating the illegal …
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