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Drug Takeback Drew Hundreds
More than 700 people participated in the national Drug Takeback Day in the Twin Cities last weekend.It was the first time the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Department held such an event, designed to keep...
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A Reminder To Review Your Prescription Costs
By Dennis Douda, WCCO-TV MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — In this day of ever rising health care costs, we sure do not want to pay out more than we have to, which is why it is worth your time to review your...
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Woman Pleads Guilty To Prescription Drug-Related Murder
LITTLE FALLS (WCCO) — A 56-year-old Browerville woman has pleaded guilty Tuesday to third-degree murder in connection to a prescription drug-related death, according to the Morrison County Attorney’s...
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Study: Adderall Usage Up Among College Students
By Liz Collin, WCCO-TV MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — It is midterm week at colleges across Minnesota. Rather than just studying, many students are turning to a prescription pill to perform in class — Adderall....
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Attempted Murder Convict Sentenced In Drug Case
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — A Minnesota mother serving 12 years in prison for trying to kill her two daughters will not have to serve more time for illegally distributing thousands of prescription weight...
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Study: More Young Adults Abusing ADHD Diagnosis
By Bill Hudson, WCCO-TV MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Ninety-five percent of those battling Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are children. However, it’s the 5 percent that is raising new...
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More Prescription Drug ‘Take Back’ Events Planned
By Adam Thomas, NewsRadio 830 WCCO MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — It’s time to start cleaning out your medicine cabinet. Events this weekend will allow Minnesotans to drop off old prescription and even...
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DEA: We Want Your Old Prescription Drugs
ST. PAUL, Minn. (WCCO) — Prescription drug abuse has become a huge health and safety concern in our country, particularly a threat to young people. Last year, more than 121 tons of prescription drugs...
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Don’t Flush Old Drugs; Collections Happen Across MN
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — If you have some old prescription pills in the medicine cabinet don’t throw them out because they could end up in the wrong hands if you aren’t careful. That’s why places across...
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300 Gallons Of Drugs Collected In ℞ ‘Take-Back’
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Sheriff’s officials in Washington County were not sure how many drugs they’d collect with their latest drug “take back” campaign. The answer is, a lot. Commander Brian Mueller says...
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US Senator Amy Klobuchar On WCCO Morning News
Sen. Klobuchar joined Dave Lee to discuss prospects for a new St Croix river bridge on Tuesday morning. She also talked about her efforts to get drug companies to report dangerous drops in drug...
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Authorities: Woman Stole Identities To Get Pain Killers
PINE CITY (WCCO) — A 29-year-old Rutledge woman has been arrested for allegedly using the identities of several people to fill fraudulent prescriptions. According the Pine County Sheriff’s Office, on...
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Prosecutors Form Coalition To Fight Crime, Drug Abuse
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Representatives from Ramsey, Dakota and Washington counties got together Tuesday to talk about what they can do about the growing concern in the metro about prescription drug...
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Drug Drop Boxes Coming To Hennepin County
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — You’ll soon have the chance to get rid of unwanted prescription medications, as Hennepin County will have three locations to drop them off. The drive will also take your unwanted...
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8 Arrested In Pequot Lakes School Drug Ring
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Eight people have been arrested in an apparent school drug ring in the Pequot Lakes area. According to the Crow Wing County Sheriff Todd Dahl, the charges are the result of a...
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Report: Team Doctors Supplied Boogaard With Prescription Drugs
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A new report from the New York Times claims former Minnesota Wild player Derek Boogaard was supplied with dozens of prescription drugs from team doctors. Boogaard died last year of...
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Target, Wal-Mart To Pay State For Rx Overcharges
BOSTON (AP) — Two big-box retail companies will pay Massachusetts towns and cities $232,000 for allegedly overcharging public agencies for prescription drugs through the worker’s compensation insurance...
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Hopkins Man Arrested, Charged For Illegal Narcotics, Guns
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A 27-year-old Hopkins man has been charged with nine felonies after an investigation located illegal narcotics and firearms in his home and vehicle, according to the Southwest...
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Good Question: Reply All: Prescription Drugs, Goose Bumps, Tattoos
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – You’re not supposed to flush leftover prescription drugs down the toilet because they end up in our lakes and rivers. We don’t want them in landfills because they’ll dissolve into...
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Prescription Drug Abuse Among Teens
Dr. Joseph Lee from Hazelden joined the show to discuss a new survey that highlights some startling new figures on addiction and prescription drug abuse among teenagers. Hear the interview below....
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