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Virginia Beach man pleads guilty to distribution of heroin resulting in death

In Adult / Non-Parent, Cocaine, Heroin, In the News, Narcotics by adminFebruary 9, 2016

NORFOLK, Va. – Gregory Hatt, 28, of Virginia Beach, pleaded guilty today to charges of conspiracy to distribute heroin, distribution of heroin resulting in death, distribution of heroin, possession with …

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Is there an opioid abuser at your counter?

In Healthcare Professional, Narcotics, Opioids, Prescription Drugs by adminSeptember 24, 2015

Is there an opioid abuser at your counter? Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) regulations hold pharmacists, as well as prescribers, responsible for the prevention of drug diversion. Drug diversion incidents occur …

State rep. talks about child’s drug addiction

In In the News, Narcotics by adminNovember 10, 2014

Representative John Nygren has been fighting substance abuse both in the state assembly and at home. Wisconsin State Rep. John Nygren has been instrumental in drafting seven bills signed into …

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Addiction and patients prescribed painkillers

In Narcotics, Opioids by adminNovember 10, 2014

Over a third of patients prescribed opioid painkillers voiced concerns about addiction, poll shows. Addiction is the number one concern about taking narcotic painkillers, according to a poll conducted by …