Tag: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Drug overdose deaths hit record high
The CDC reported that more than 70,000 people in the US died of drug overdoses in 2017, the highest number for any single year in our country’s history.
2017 National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
On Saturday, April 29 safe disposal areas will be available throughout the country for anyone to turn in their unused prescription medications.
2016 National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
In response to the alarming number of people misusing prescription drugs, the Drug Enforcement Agency began hosting the “Drug Take Back Day” in 2010.
Spotlight on the prescription drug epidemic
The passing of Prince is helping to bring public awareness about the prescription drug epidemic our country is facing.
Curbing drunk driving
Data from a CDC study revealed that the demographic for drunk drivers is young males with a history of binge drinking.
CDC report reveals dramatic rise in heroin use
Heroin use is increasing across all demographics, according to a study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Drug overdose is now the leading cause of accidental death in the U.S.
Deaths caused by drug overdoses have surpassed traffic fatalities as the leading cause of accidental death in the United States.
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
You can turn in your unused or expired medications for safe disposal on Saturday, October 26 between 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
New to drug testing: Prescription drug monitoring
Prescription drug abuse is the nation's fastest-growing drug problem and has been classified as an epidemic by the CDC.
