Prescription Drug Abuse on the Rise

Prescription drug abuse on the rise
Owen, who took on the position of drug diversion agent last fall, spends his days investigating prescription pill abuse, overdose deaths and illegal street sales. He also visits pharmacies and doctors and makes … “They're thinking pot, cocaine … Read more on Gaston Gazette

Painkiller fever in the Poconos
"Law enforcement has been good at quantifying cocaine and other (street) drugs, but we don't have the experience or reporting mechanism for prescription drugs that we can rely on right now," said Duecker, who last month helped break up two competing … Read more on Pocono Record