DEA raids 2 CVS pharmacies in drug abuse probe

(Reuters) - Agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration raided two CVS pharmacies in Florida as part of an effort to curb the abuse of prescription painkillers and other potentially addictive substances. The action on Saturday came one day after the agency suspended the license of drug distributor Cardinal Health Inc to ship such products from its facility in Lakeland, Florida. Cardinal ...

Rally to take on drug abuse

Concerned about the growing number of fatal drug overdoses, Will County officials hope to tackle the problem at a community forum and youth rally April 13 at Lewis University. The daylong event will provide information for educators, public health providers, law enforcement professionals, church leaders, elected officials or any resident who is concerned about the impact of substance abuse in ...

Senate approves bill to fight prescription drug abuse

Senate 36-0, approved and sent to the House a bill aimed at cracking down on the abuse of prescription drugs in Massachusetts.

Drug/child abuse in the Mountain Area

As more and more children are becoming statistics of abuse, law enforcement, hospitals and social services continue to battle against the devastating epidemic. As high as 80%, some say 90%, of child abuse is drug related, according to Holly Dye, founder a

Governor ready to fight prescription drug abuse

Governor Steve Beshear is set to speak Monday about new bills in the works aimed at curbing prescription drug abuse.