Drug epidemic needs help from all levels
Photo credit: Steve Pfost | Pharmacist Don Cantalino in Uniondale is so alarmed by recent shootings at pharmacies that he's decided to get a Nassau pistol permit. "My new theory is that I'd rather be judged by 12 than carried by six." He has also upgraded their alarm system and panic buttons at his pharmacy. (Jan. 6, 2012)
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Phil Enright, of Medford, has an idea on how to address Long Island's prescription drug abuse problem:
"How about . . . appointing a regional 'drug czar' to address the inefficiencies of the status quo and to focus on prevention, treatment, and recovery with some new fresh and bold solutions?" he wrote in an email.
The concept of a "drug czar" is not new. It came up several years ago...
