Prescription drug abuse cause for concern in Richmond County

(Richmond County Daily Journal, Nov. 16) In Richmond County, North Carolina, the drug epidemic is also hitting hard. Nationwide, 52 million have used prescription drugs for non-medical reasons, and 1.2 million emergency room visits were related to non-medical use of prescription drugs. The most commonly abused prescription drugs such as opioids, depressants, and stimulants. abuse is highest among those between 18 to 25. Officials strongly recommend locking up prescription drugs in the home, for starters. READ MORE.