Prescription Drug Abuse on the Rise
... drug abuse on the rise Owen, who took on the position of drug diversion agent last fall, spends his days investigating prescription pill abuse, overdose deaths and illegal street sales. He also visits pharmacies and doctors and makes …… Continue reading
Chronic Pain Ranks Well Below Drug Addiction as a Major Health Problem in New …
... pain ranks well below drug addiction as a major health problem in new … The number of unintentional overdose deaths from prescription pain relievers has quadrupled since 1999, outnumbering those from heroin and cocaine combined. As drug addiction becomes… Continue reading
Editorial: Senseless Murder Highlights Scourge of Illicit Drug Use
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Lunesta Addiction and Lunesta Abuse
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With Drug Overdose Deaths on Rise, Experts Push to Recognize Signs of Addiction
... drug overdose deaths on rise, experts push to recognize signs of addiction Drug addiction can be a hard fact to face and accept, but it's an ongoing problem that needs dire attention. A new report published in Tuesday's Journal… Continue reading
FDA Convenes Hearing on Pain-Pill Labels
... Convenes Hearing on Pain-Pill Labels … are fueling an epidemic of addiction and overdose deaths. The agency is considering a petition by a group of 35 doctors and pain specialists to include a recommended upper daily dose on… Continue reading