prescription drug abuse

Narcotics Seekers Beware: ERs Are Getting a New Tool to Curb Abuses

Narcotics seekers beware: ERs are getting a new tool to curb abuses

Filed under: Drug Abuse Portland

Oregon has the highest rate of prescription drug abuse in the country. Sometimes, people show up at ERs seeking painkillers, and doctors have no way of knowing if their complaint is legitimate, or if they've hit up other ERs in recent days. The system …
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Chris Evert hosts a "who's who" of TV and Tennis

Filed under: Drug Abuse Portland

The weekend of tennis highlighted by a Charity Gala helps raise money for Evert's charity to help prevent drug abuse and neglect. Since 1989 the …. Portland made it 10 straight wins to stay a half-game behind the West-leading Spurs. LaMarcus Aldridge …
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