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Resolution proposing expansion of drug drop boxes passes in committee

By Camilla Owens
February 08, 2019 12:00 AM
HCR1 would encourage drop boxes so people could dispose of pills such as these, opioid oxycodone-acetaminophen. (AP Photo/Patrick Sison)
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Utah combats overdose on drugs with more drugs

By Kelsie Matheson
November 23, 2015 12:00 AM
In accordance with a new law, stores statewide, including the Twilight Zone on campus, are required to keep cold medicines locked up. (Adam Grimshaw)
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Eleven News

Prescription Pandemic

By Randle Vawdrey
October 01, 2012 12:00 AM
Have you ever looked in your medicine cabinet and found an expired prescription drug? Did you know that those leftovers are contributing to statewide drug abuse? According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Utah has one of the highest prescription drug abuse rates in the nation. Volunteers are now joining with law enforcement to help stop this increasing problem.
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