Prescription Drug Abuse Called an Epidemic

Prescription Drug Abuse Called an Epidemic – Prescription drugs are suspected as a cause in Michael Jackson’s death. If the autopsy’s toxicology report confirms that suspicion, Jackson would be just one…

Opioid addiction: Prescription drug abusers turning to heroin

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Delany says more research needs to be conducted on what might be causing correlation between heroin and painkillers. But, hypotheses about the increase range from addicts turning to heroin because prescription drugs are becoming harder to acquire, or a …
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Doctor: Prescription drug abuse poses a widespread problem

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Addiction comes in many forms including alcohol, gambling, and drugs, but not everyone may immediately consider the widespread abuse of prescription medication. Prescription pain medications are prescribed for a number of reasons for women and men …
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