Family Practice Drops Patient for Drug Abuse

Columbia to hold Prescription Drug Take Back Day
COLUMBIA — For the first time, Columbia and five other cities in Boone County are coordinating to tackle the issue of prescription drug abuse among teens, according to Ryan Worley, assistant coordinator for the Youth Community Coalition. The Youth Community Coalition and the Boone County Sheriff’s Department will host a Prescription Drug Take Back Day from 9 a.m. to noon June 12. The drop-off …

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Tobacco tax hike could curb smoking among those with alcohol, drug or mental disorders
A new study suggests that increasing cigarette taxes could be an effective way to reduce smoking among individuals with alcohol, drug or mental disorders. It found that a 10 percent increase in cigarette pricing resulted in an 18.2 percent decline in smoking among people in these groups.

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Family practice drops patient for drug abuse
A family practice is cracking down on patients who abuse their prescriptions, but one woman says the tough love has gone too far.

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