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Monday, April 01, 2013  UPDATED WITH SUSPECTS NAMES: Arrests come after a six month investigation by the Traverse Narcotics Team.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Sheriff's officials from both Leelanau and Grand Traverse County are searching for a man who has targeted more than a dozen prescription drug shops in the last 6 years.

Saturday, January 12, 2013  A 20 year-old Wyoming man is facing felony charges, after police discovered he was in possession of prescription medication, that was not prescribed to him.

Monday, January 07, 2013  Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council has put out additional prescription drop off boxes in the region.

Saturday, September 29, 2012  It's National Drug Take Back Day and law enforcement agencies across northern Michigan joined forces with the DEA to collect outdated and unused medications.

Thursday, September 13, 2012  The Michigan Senate plans a hearing on House-backed legislation that would allow collection and redistribution of prescription medication.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012  Seniors are vulnerable to others taking advantage of their access to certain medications. 7&4's Nathan Edwards found out what steps seniors can take to protect their prescriptions.

Thursday, June 07, 2012  A local rehab clinic is expanding to meet the increasing the number of residents addicted to prescription drugs.

Wednesday, June 06, 2012  Catholic Human Services in Traverse City has a program aimed at educating people on prescription drug abuse and ways to help others who have a problem.

Tuesday, May 01, 2012  There are 100 deaths a day from prescription drug overdose. That is more than heroine and cocaine combined.

Saturday, April 28, 2012  Thousands of people emptied out their medicine cabinets Saturday in the hopes of stopping prescription drug abuse. It's national Drug Take Back Day and law enforcement agencies across northern Michigan joined forces with the Drug Enforcement Agency to collect outdated and unused medications.

Thursday, January 12, 2012  The Leelanau County Sheriff’s Department wants seniors to be aware of a scam that is targeting people over the phone.

Wednesday, December 28, 2011  Presque Isle County prosecutor released on a $5,000 personal recognizance bond.

Friday, July 29, 2011  People taking some of the most popular prescription medications could soon be saving some cash.

Thursday, April 28, 2011  Saturday is National Drug Take Back Day.  The Take Back Day is an effort to stop the abuse of prescription drugs by encouraging the community to turn in outdated and unused medications.