Prescription for Abuse | KCTS 9 Documentary
Prescription for Abuse | KCTS 9 Documentary – http://kcts9.org/prescription-for-abuse KCTS 9 and InvestigateWest report on the alarming increase in prescription-drug abuse in Washington state, looking at…
FDA's new labeling guidelines take on prescription drug abuse epidemic
Filed under: prescription drug addiction treatment
The Food and Drug Administration, in an attempt to curb nation-wide prescription painkiller abuse, has approved new labeling guidelines for extended-release and long-acting opioid pain relievers, such as Oxycontin. Federal officials … The Physicians …
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Another Voice: Combating the prescription drug epidemic
Filed under: prescription drug addiction treatment
The tragic death of 20-year-old Michael Israel of North Buffalo, who committed suicide after years of addiction to prescription pain pills because there was no space for him in rehab, speaks to the desperate need for better tracking and treatment. I …
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Substance Abuse Dallas Places New Focuses on Pain Management
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of overdose deaths from prescription medication has more than tripled since 1990. While more research is being done to treat addicts of pain medication, Substance Abuse Dallas has …
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