Prescription drug collection helps take unused drugs out of homes
According to a 2015 youth risk behavior survey by La Crosse County, 14 percent of youth have used a prescription drug without a doctor's permission.
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News 8 Investigates - Illegal Drug Use: Perception Vs. Reality
Illegal drug use is a top concern across five counties, but what do statistics show?
Local health leaders, politicians look for solutions in prescription drug abuse problem
Legislators and local health department leaders met Monday to talk about potential policy changes when it comes to public health.
DOJ takes back more than 550 pounds of prescription drugs
La Crosse County's latest prescription drug take-back day is another success.
Justice Department holding drug take-back day
You have a chance to clean out your medicine cabinet this week.
Doctors treating prescription drug abuse
More people are abusing prescription drugs and doctors are taking notice.
Wisconsin Presription Drug Monitoring Program comes to La Crosse
La Crosse County's Heroin Task Force is teaming up with the county's prevention network to cut down on prescription drug abuse.
5 drug drop-off sites in La Crosse County on April 26
People can drop off their unused, expired or unwanted medications on April 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at five collection sites in La Crosse County.
Pain drug prescription rate called 'shocking'
Wisconsin residents last year received more than two million prescriptions for hydrocodone with acetaminophen, the generic equivalent of Vicodin, according to data from the state's Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP). That's more than double any other prescribed medicine, a figure one leading state lawmaker called "shocking."
Ten Wisconsin students could be charged for drug sales
Ten former students at a Brown County high school could face charges related to selling prescription drugs to classmates.
