Prescription Drugs

Legislation to combat prescription drug abuse and heroin addiction in the U.S. was passed on Thursday and Sen. Steve Daines announced over $750,000 will help tackle the crisis in Montana.

Attorney General Tim Fox announced his support for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s 2016 Draft Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain.

Montana Attorney General Tim Fox announced the availability of $20,000 in grant funding through the Montana Pharmacy Safe Medication Disposal Initiative on Thursday at the Florence Community Pharmacy.

The Montana Meth Project and Missoula Police Department are joining to promote National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day at Southgate Mall on Saturday April 26 from 10 am to 2 pm.