Prescription Drug Abuse: Educating Pharmacists, Teens and Patients

Prescription Drug Abuse: Educating Pharmacists, Teens and Patients – “Prescription Drug Abuse: Educating Pharmacists, Teens and Patients” Jessica Mysyk, 2012 Pharmacy Internship Program, analyzed survey data that asked healthcare providers, pharmacists and student interns to demonstrate their knowledge of prescription drug abuse. Her survey reveals that a greater educational emphasis must be placed on connecting the pharmacist’s and Health Care Provider’s knowledge of the misuse and overuse of prescription drugs to the community. Jessica Mysyk attends Chardon High School, Chardon, Ohio. To learn more, visit www.clevelandclinic.org

Regional drug awareness event being planned

Filed under: Ohio Drug Addiction

The event will feature a free catered meal and speakers sharing information about resources available for people struggling with addiction in southeastern Ohio. The name of the event and the lineup have yet to be set. Jody Wilson, a college student and …
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Officials praise drug dropoff boxes

Filed under: Ohio Drug Addiction

IRONTON — Progress is being made around the Tri-State on prescription drug abuse, but those drugs still remain to be the No. 1 drug problem in the area despite an increase in arrests for meth and heroin, according to law enforcement officials in Ohio …
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