Sonoma Tops List Of Counties With Highest Rates Of Psychotropic Prescriptions Among Foster Youth
Alarming prescription rates are a problem across the state, but in Sonoma County nearly 23 percent of all local foster kids were on the drugs during the 12-month period that ended last June. “You have to ask: What are doctors in Sonoma County learning about how to prescribe?” said Carmen Balber, executive director for Consumer Watchdog.
The Press Democrat:
Prescription Of Drugs To Foster Youth Under Scrutiny In Sonoma County
When she was 9 years old, Angelica De La Torre saw her mother fall from her pedestal of strength and virtue into a place torn apart by methamphetamine addiction. Unable to deal with the loss of the single most important person in her life, De La Torre herself fell into depression and helplessness. (Espinoza and Kovner, 4/25)
Meanwhile, Walgreens has installed safe medication disposal kiosks in its stores —
The Sacramento Business Journal:
National Retailer Installs Free Drug-Collection Kiosks To Combat Addiction
Walgreens announced Friday it has installed safe medication disposal kiosks in 50 of its stores in California. Locally, Walgreens locations at 7299 Laguna Blvd. in Elk Grove and 6144 Dewey Drive in Citrus Heights have the free kiosks. (Anderson, 4/25)