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Bill would cut costs of prescription drugs
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar recently re-introduced legislation to help lower prescription drug prices for seniors.
Sunday, January, 27, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar recently re-introduced legislation to help lower prescription drug prices for seniors.
Sunday, January, 27, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Law expands illegal synthetic drugs
More synthetic drugs will be illegal under a law taking effect Wednesday, and a state agency will be able to act faster to make newly developed versions illegal.
Thursday, July, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
More synthetic drugs will be illegal under a law taking effect Wednesday, and a state agency will be able to act faster to make newly developed versions illegal.
Thursday, July, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
New federal law bans synthetic drugs
Synthetic substances that mimic traditional illegal drugs, and are killing young people in increasing numbers, now are against federal law. President Barack Obama Monday signed a food and drug safety bill into law with provisions outlawing synthetic drugs such 2C-E and “spice.”
Friday, July, 13, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Synthetic substances that mimic traditional illegal drugs, and are killing young people in increasing numbers, now are against federal law. President Barack Obama Monday signed a food and drug safety bill into law with provisions outlawing synthetic drugs such 2C-E and “spice.”
Friday, July, 13, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Stolen guns, drugs found in bust
Stolen guns and marijuana were turned up in a drug bust in Osakis on January 28. According to the West Central Narcotics Task Force, a search warrant was issued at 11 West Main Street in Osakis, where officers recovered two stolen guns, marijuana, scales, packaging supplies and $2,310 in cash near the drugs.
Friday, February, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Stolen guns and marijuana were turned up in a drug bust in Osakis on January 28. According to the West Central Narcotics Task Force, a search warrant was issued at 11 West Main Street in Osakis, where officers recovered two stolen guns, marijuana, scales, packaging supplies and $2,310 in cash near the drugs.
Friday, February, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Drug crimes, burglaries up
The good news: The number of car accidents, domestic violence calls and drunk driving arrests in Alexandria dropped in 2012. The bad news: Burglaries skyrocketed, and assaults, felony arrests and drug-related crimes are all on the rise.
Wednesday, March, 27, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The good news: The number of car accidents, domestic violence calls and drunk driving arrests in Alexandria dropped in 2012. The bad news: Burglaries skyrocketed, and assaults, felony arrests and drug-related crimes are all on the rise.
Wednesday, March, 27, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Cop talk: Prescription drug abuse is serious problem
What kinds of prescription drugs are being abused and what should I look out for? Prescription drug abuse can be broken down into three primary categories. The first category is opioids. Opioids are generally prescribed as a pain killer and include the common prescriptions such as oxycodone, oxycontin, hydrocodone, vicodin, percocet, morphine, codeine and fentanyl.
Friday, June, 01, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
What kinds of prescription drugs are being abused and what should I look out for? Prescription drug abuse can be broken down into three primary categories. The first category is opioids. Opioids are generally prescribed as a pain killer and include the common prescriptions such as oxycodone, oxycontin, hydrocodone, vicodin, percocet, morphine, codeine and fentanyl.
Friday, June, 01, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Spotlight shines on drug, alcohol abuse this week
Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed May 12-18 as Prevention Week in Minnesota (PDF) in conjunction with National Prevention Week. This coincides with progress on Minnesota’s first comprehensive plan to address substance abuse, as several recommendations in the Minnesota State Substance Abuse Strategy are being carried in legislation at the Capitol.
Tuesday, May, 14, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed May 12-18 as Prevention Week in Minnesota (PDF) in conjunction with National Prevention Week. This coincides with progress on Minnesota’s first comprehensive plan to address substance abuse, as several recommendations in the Minnesota State Substance Abuse Strategy are being carried in legislation at the Capitol.
Tuesday, May, 14, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
'Fake' drugs, real danger
Agitation, high blood pressure, paranoia, hallucinations, chest pain, suicidal thoughts: would anyone be foolhardy enough to voluntarily experience these sensations?
Friday, July, 13, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Agitation, high blood pressure, paranoia, hallucinations, chest pain, suicidal thoughts: would anyone be foolhardy enough to voluntarily experience these sensations?
Friday, July, 13, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Drop off your old drugs with the cops
A new safe way to dispose of unused prescription medication has been launched locally. On Wednesday, Alexandria Police Chief Rick Wyffels unveiled the department’s new prescription drop box.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A new safe way to dispose of unused prescription medication has been launched locally. On Wednesday, Alexandria Police Chief Rick Wyffels unveiled the department’s new prescription drop box.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Schools can win supplies for drug prevention efforts
The National Family Partnership® (NFP) announces its annual call-for-entries for the new theme of next year’s Red Ribbon Week.
Saturday, December, 08, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The National Family Partnership® (NFP) announces its annual call-for-entries for the new theme of next year’s Red Ribbon Week.
Saturday, December, 08, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Three arrested for prescription drug sales in Alexandria
Three suspects from Alexandria were arrested Friday following a three-month prescription pill sales investigation by the West Central Minnesota Narcotics Task Force and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
Tuesday, February, 05, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Three suspects from Alexandria were arrested Friday following a three-month prescription pill sales investigation by the West Central Minnesota Narcotics Task Force and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
Tuesday, February, 05, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Law expands illegal synthetic drugs
More synthetic drugs are now illegal under a law that took effect this month, and a state agency will be able to act faster to make newly developed versions illegal.
Friday, August, 17, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
More synthetic drugs are now illegal under a law that took effect this month, and a state agency will be able to act faster to make newly developed versions illegal.
Friday, August, 17, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
One sentenced in meth bust
Daniel Patrick Barthle, 39, of Alexandria pled guilty to fifth-degree drug possession charges in Douglas County court on June 27, 2012.
Monday, July, 02, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Daniel Patrick Barthle, 39, of Alexandria pled guilty to fifth-degree drug possession charges in Douglas County court on June 27, 2012.
Monday, July, 02, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Willmar man sentenced to 10 years in prison for drug crime in Douglas County
Alfredo Jaquez, 35, of Willmar was sentenced today, Friday, to prison for 125 months following a conviction for First Degree Controlled Substance Crime in Douglas County District Court.
Friday, March, 29, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Alfredo Jaquez, 35, of Willmar was sentenced today, Friday, to prison for 125 months following a conviction for First Degree Controlled Substance Crime in Douglas County District Court.
Friday, March, 29, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Willmar man sentenced to 10 years in prison for drug crime in Douglas County
Alfredo Jaquez, 35, of Willmar was sentenced in Douglas County District Court on Friday to prison for 125 months following a conviction for first degree controlled substance crime.
Wednesday, April, 03, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Alfredo Jaquez, 35, of Willmar was sentenced in Douglas County District Court on Friday to prison for 125 months following a conviction for first degree controlled substance crime.
Wednesday, April, 03, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
State agencies substance abuse effort aims to save lives, dollars
The Minnesota State Substance Abuse Strategy (PDF) calls for a multi-agency, multi-faceted approach to achieve a healthier, safer and stronger Minnesota.
Sunday, September, 16, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Minnesota State Substance Abuse Strategy (PDF) calls for a multi-agency, multi-faceted approach to achieve a healthier, safer and stronger Minnesota.
Sunday, September, 16, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A prescription for trouble
Locally, there’s an increase in heroin use. “We have a big problem that we see on the horizon and we need to get [information] out there as quickly as possible,” Douglas County Attorney Chad Larson told the Echo Press on Tuesday. “We can’t ignore it.”
Friday, January, 25, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Locally, there’s an increase in heroin use. “We have a big problem that we see on the horizon and we need to get [information] out there as quickly as possible,” Douglas County Attorney Chad Larson told the Echo Press on Tuesday. “We can’t ignore it.”
Friday, January, 25, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
News Briefs: Drug ringleader pleads guilty
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication Company newspapers in Minnesota and North Dakota.
Tuesday, October, 30, 2012 - Forum Communications Company - News
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication Company newspapers in Minnesota and North Dakota.
Tuesday, October, 30, 2012 - Forum Communications Company - News
Heart Center recruiting patients for clinical study of new drug
The CentraCare Heart and Vascular Center at St. Cloud Hospital is seeking patients to participate in a clinic research study.
Wednesday, January, 23, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The CentraCare Heart and Vascular Center at St. Cloud Hospital is seeking patients to participate in a clinic research study.
Wednesday, January, 23, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
News Briefs: UND students charged in synthetic drug case
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication Company newspapers in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota.
Wednesday, September, 05, 2012 - Forum Communications Company - News
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Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communication Company newspapers in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota.
Wednesday, September, 05, 2012 - Forum Communications Company - News
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