Tag: prescription drugs

The La Verne Police Department observed an up-tick in participation during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day last Saturday, though official state and national statistics will be released later this month.

Easy access is key to the rising number of young adults abusing prescription and over-the-counter drugs.

Two years ago people suffering from obesity and addiction saw a new avenue in their fight as scientists offered anti-addiction drugs that would help.

Last month two advisory committees of the Food and Drug Administration recommended that the manufacturers of 10 antidepressants strengthen the warnings that are distributed with their products, to monitor the possible emergence of worsening depression or suicidal thoughts and behavior in the patients’ using the drugs.

This past Saturday I was an 'adjudicator' at the International Debate Tournament held on campus. It was organized by Ian Lising, the Instructor of debate and speech with the help of members of the debate team.