Programs in Place to Help Curb Growing Problem of Prescription Drug Abuse

Programs in place to help curb growing problem of prescription drug abuse
In 2007, admissions to drug treatment for the abuse of prescription opioids were 11 times higher than in 2002, from 252 admissions to 2,884. — Illinois Department of Human Services Division of … While declines have been achieved in the use of some … Read more on The Southern

Prescription drugs: Available and deadly
Those visits included treatment for detoxification, overmedication, adverse reactions and suicide attempts. — U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental … In 2007, admissions to drug treatment for the abuse of prescription opioids were 11 times higher than in … Read more on The Southern

Excela Health ERs treat 400 drug ODs in 2012
The majority of the cases involved other opiate-based drugs, including prescription medications, such as oxycodone, opiates, methadone, cocaine, methamphetamine, sedatives and antidepressants, said Jennifer Miele, vice president of marketing and … Read more on Tribune-Review