2010-01-28 / Front Page

Getting rid of old drugs is a prescription for fighting teen substance abuse

Deer Park Schools hosts Shed the Meds awareness program
By Lena Pennino
Loretta marched into the Deer Park High School lobby with a bag filled with 27 little orange prescription bottles. “I am thrilled to get rid of them,” said Loretta, who asked to remain anonymous. “We have small grand children so I am happy to get the pills out of the house.”

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