08 January 2012

Abuse of Prescription Pain Killers

In a recent article, the Sun Chronicle (Attleboro, MA) took an in-depth look at the increasing abuse of prescription pain killers.

To access this Sun Chronicle report, please visit:

The Sun Chronicle: Killer pills (8 JAN 12)

Background information:

CDC: Prescription painkiller overdoses at epidemic levels

CDC: Vital Signs: Prescription Painkiller Overdoses in the US (November 2011)

National Institute on Drug Abuse: Prescription Medications

Prescription Drug Abuse and Addiction

WebMD: Prescription Drug Abuse: Who Gets Addicted and Why?

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