Deadly Dangers of Prescription Painkiller Addiction
Deadly dangers of prescription painkiller addiction – Susan Overstreet, of Florence, and Martha Armstrong, of Chesterfield, met a few months ago after learning each had loved ones die from prescription drug abuse.
Ontario to spend M on treatment for prescription drug addiction
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Health Minister Deb Matthews said the funding will focus on pregnant women, mothers and those aboriginal communities who are addicted to opioids, such as the prescription painkiller OxyContin. “That was an area that the expert working group said we had …
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New aid to help blunt painkiller addiction
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (UPI) — A new online tool to help train U.S. healthcare providers on proper prescribing practices for painkillers is available, President Obama's drug czar said Monday. The tool will also will provide healthcare providers training …
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