Let's Take A Look at Our School's Crime Statistics - NYU Local
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nyulocal - (US) Also, drugs:a student on the 6th floor of Rubin was caught possessing “what is believed to be cocaine.” In Florence, meanwhile, public safety learned that “an NYU student had been threatened with bodily harm by her roommate on November 14th.” What the hell are they fighting about? ... (Fri Nov 20 13:06:36 2009 PST)

Pocket full of pills lands Mineral Wells man in jail
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mineralwellsindex - Thursday for three counts of possession of a controlled substance, less than 28 grams, one count of possession of a dangerous drug, and possession of a prohibited weapon, police said. Several types of pills, including 17 grams of Vicodin, 11 grams of Xanax and 30 grams of clonazepam, were found in the man’s pockets, police repo... (Fri Nov 20 07:04:19 2009 PST)

Deputies arrest Campbells Creek man for possession, intent to sell drug
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dailymail - (US) On Wednesday, at about 7 p.m., while conducting a different investigation, deputies noticed two people preparing to and making what appeared to be a drug deal, said Lt. On Wednesday, at about 7 p.m., while c... (Fri Nov 20 06:49:24 2009 PST)

MI: Midland Daily News Police and Courts
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ourmidland - (US) Recently was sentenced in the Midland County Circuit Court for controlled substance possession. (Thu Nov 19 22:44:12 2009 PST)

Police make 3rd prescription pill bust arrest
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nashuatelegraph - (US) Nashua police narcotics intelligence division and uniform officers arrested Amanda Patton, 28, of 108 Pine St., around 5:30 p.m. (Thu Nov 19 20:54:06 2009 PST)
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Kingsport nurse accused of stealing credit cards from elderly patient's daughter - Kingsport Times-News Online
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timesnews - Blevins was also charged with three counts of simple possession of narcotics and a felony offense of introducing drugs into a penal facility. (Thu Nov 19 16:35:01 2009 PST)

NYT: Pharma Doesn't Want to Prevent Cancer...and It's Your Fault
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industry.bnet - FDA's limits on prescribing of narcotics Last week's announcement that the FDA is considering requiring physicians' to obtain additional training in order to prescribe certain Schedule II narcotics is welcome news - for payers and patients. (Wed Nov 18 21:35:20 2009 PST)

POLICE NEWS
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bgdailynews - (US) Were arrested Friday and each charged with first-degree possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. (Tue Nov 17 10:05:15 2009 PST)

Drugs used in the young for mood disorders, pain and epilepsy may cause adult ...
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naturalnews - (US) Narcotics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are the most frequently prescribed for pain and SSRIs are often used for mood disorders. (Mon Nov 16 19:04:32 2009 PST)

Drop box aimed at keeping unused pills from kids
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newburyportnews - Newburyport police have partnered with the Beacon Coalition and the health department to begin a program to allow people to dispose of unwanted or expired prescription drugs at the police station. (Mon Nov 16 01:34:05 2009 PST)