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Thursday, April 25, 2013  Police departments and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) host Drug Take Back Days several times throughout the year, hoping people will clean out their medicine cabinets and dispose of unwanted or unused prescriptions and other medications.

Sunday, April 14, 2013  The Missouri House has endorsed legislation reducing the amount consumers can buy each month of a popular decongestant that's also a key ingredient in methamphetamine.

Friday, November 02, 2012  The American Society of Health System Pharmacists has 261 medications on its shortage list this week and Blessing Hospital is addressing reduced supplies.

Tuesday, August 07, 2012  Misuse of prescription pain killers has become a leading cause of death across the country. It's caused drug makers to tighten caps on prescriptions and create programs to better educate doctors on who to prescribe them to.

Monday, March 12, 2012  VASER Lipo uses ultra-sonic energy to break apart unwanted body fat.

Friday, December 02, 2011  The Hannibal Police Department received information Thursday night that a male subject was attempting to sell prescription medication.

Wednesday, October 05, 2011  We all know meth is a growing problem in communities across the Tri-States.

Wednesday, October 05, 2011  In our Facebook Story of the Day for October 5, we're trying to help you figure out those pesky headaches!

Wednesday, December 01, 2010  It may soon be a lot more difficult to buy certain kinds of over-the-counter cold and allergy medicines.