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DEA, law enforcement offer bleak outlook on opioid epidemic at Va. event
“Looking at the several heroin deaths Loudoun County has had already this year and several last year, it is shocking,” said Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman.
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Study: Risk of drug interactions rising
The study co-author says patients and doctors all too often forget that over-the-counter treatments and supplements can present problems when combined with a prescribed drug.
3 years ago -
The pros and cons of weight loss drugs
More than one-third of Americans are obese, and for some, prescription weight loss drugs may be an option.
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Study finds increase in prescription drug use, including multiple medications
WASHINGTON– Prescription drug use in the United States is up, with the biggest increase in adults over 40 years old. Researchers crunched numbers from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey of 37,000 Americans over the age…
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Man who forged prescriptions from Orioles doc, others gets 15 years
WASHINGTON – He was part of a drug ring with members that federal prosecutors hunted down. Now, a man whose criminal history spans 40 years will spend the next 15 in Virginia’s prisons. Prosecutors investigating…
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2 Fairfax Co. pharmacies robbed on Easter
WASHINGTON – Instead of jelly beans and white chocolate bunnies, a hooded man armed with a gun visited two CVS/Pharmacy locations in Fairfax County this Easter Sunday in search of drugs, police say. Fairfax County…
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Woodbridge pharmacy robbery latest in narcotics theft trend
WASHINGTON — On Feb. 5, a man walked into a Woodbridge Giant and robbed the pharmacy. But he wasn’t there for money. He wanted drugs. It’s another in a line of pharmacy robberies in recent years.…
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Prince William police charge 68 in drug sting
Sixty-eight men and women are in custody on drug charges following a police sting that focused on heroin and prescription drug dealing.
5 years ago -
Drop off unused pills for National Prescription Drug “Take-Back” Day
Saturday is National Prescription Drug \”Take-Back\” Day. Locations around the country will be accepting expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs.
5 years ago -
Dog-sitter charged with stealing from clients
The owner of a dog-sitting service has been charged with stealing prescription drugs from her clients\’ houses, and the Loudoun County Sheriff\’s Office says they\’re looking for more victims.
6 years ago -
Congressman: Alexis’ drug may have had ‘problem’ side effect
Navy Yard shooter Aaron Alexis may have been taking a prescription drug with a potentially dangerous side effect, according to one lawmaker.
6 years ago -
Herbicides likely source of growing intersex fish problem (Video)
Ten years after the discovery of the first intersex fish in the Potomac River, leading researchers are closing in on the chemicals and sources producing fish with immature eggs in the sex organs of male smallmouth and largemouth bass. The research suggests the cause is not what researchers initially thought — the flushing of prescription drugs.
6 years ago -
Drug companies fight prescription drug disposal requirement
Brand-name and generic drug companies are fighting
efforts to get them to pay for programs that
provide a safe way to dispose of prescription
drugs.7 years ago -
How to safely buy drugs online
There are good deals to be had online on everything from clothes, to books, to electronics. But when it comes to prescription drugs, it is definitely a case of buyer beware.
7 years ago -
How to save money on prescription drugs
Janet Bodnar, Editor of Kiplinger Personal Finance
7 years ago
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