Measures to Counteract Prescription Drug Diversion, Misuse and Addiction

The diversion of prescription drugs from the person to whom they were originally prescribed, and the non-
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Seeking Drug Abuse Treatment: Know What To Ask

New NIDA resource helps navigate addiction treatment options

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National Insitute on Drug Abuse Announces Results of 2011 Monintoring the Future Survey From the 2011 Monitoring the Future Survey: After ma
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Learn More: Seeking Drug Abuse Treatment: Know What To Ask
New From the National Institute on Drug Abuse: Substance Abuse Treatment Resource Guide Treatment for dr
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Baraboo News Republic discusses prescription drug abuse in America.

Baraboo News Republic discusses current and potential efforts to address the prescription medicin
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MSN covers redefinition of addiction in the DSM-5.

Addiction is defined as a brain disorder in the the new DSM-5 as opposed to a behavioral issue.

14 Florida Physicians Caught Distributing Prescription Medication Illegaly

LVRC applauds the government's efforts to crack down on the illegal distribution of prescription and over the counter addiction treatment options

I applaud the State of Washington’s efforts to confront the growing epidemic of prescription drug overdose, particularly as it relates to methadone. Methadone can be a dangerous drug when used or prescribed incorrectly.

I applaud the State of Washington’s efforts to confront the growing epidemic of prescription drug overdose
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This is an interesting perspective on opioids for chronic pain. One aspect of treating chronic pain with opioids that is not included in this article is the fact that a high percentage of patients who take high doses of opioids GET WORSE

This is an interesting perspective on opioids for prescription drug abuse are startling. SAMHSA comments of factors attributing to this and m
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National Addiction Professional's Day

In honor of National Addiction Professionals Day, LVRC would like to say thank you for all your hard work to our colleagues and friends
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National Take Back Initiative

Dispose of prescription drugs and support the National Take-Back Initiative. The next take back day is Oct
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Drug deaths now outnumber traffic fatalities in U.S., data show

Opioid medications are the most commonly prescribed-and one of the most widely abused drugs in the United
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Feds resist control for 2nd most-abused pain drug

I strongly support the effort to have hydrocodone rescheduled by the FDA. Dr Kolodny took the lead on an ASAM writing group which I participated in that crafted recommendations about changing hydro
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What is Pain Recovery?

What is Pain Recovery?

Dispose of prescription drugs and support the National Take-Back Initiative.

Dispose of prescription drugs and support the National Take-Back Initiative. The next take back day is Oct
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States target "pill mills"

Data continues to show the effects of the prescription drug epidemic. The U.S. needs a comprehensive plan t
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Prescription Painkiller Overdoses

Data continues to show the effects of the prescription drug epidemic. The U.S. needs a comprehensive plan th
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'Dr. Reefer' mom gets federal prison in pot case

Marijuana is a mood-altering drug capable of producing depend
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Addiction Risks Weigh On Americans' View Of Painkillers : NPR

Americans worry about taking opioid medications. Improved physician education and smarter prescribing pra
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Treatment difficulties with drug-addicted babies

Addiction is a powerful disease. It hijacks the brain so that nothing – not self, not family, n
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A former national drug policy advisor on the case against medical marijuana

Governors of Washington and Rhode Island convened a press conference calling to reclassify marijuana to acknowledge its medical value and allow its use “for Prescription drug abuse has become a silent killer. Last year, 30,000 people died nationwide f
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Report shows treatment admissions for abuse of prescription pain relievers have risen 430 percent from 1999-2009

A new report shows that while the overall rate of substance abuse treatment admissio
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SAMHSA announces a working definition of "recovery."

A new working definition of recovery from mental disorders and opioids can be safely prescribed at high doses and that there should be "no ceilin
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Painkiller 10 times stronger than Vicodin worries addiction experts

There are enough brands and versions of opioids – WE DO NOT NEED MORE. We are in the midst of a marijuana, prescripti
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State plans emergency warning on risks of methadone

Alarmed by evidence that hundreds of patients die each year from accidental overdoses of prescription p
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The War Over Prescription Painkillers

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Help Reduce Prescription Drug Abuse

Everyone can help to reduce prescription drug abuse: Remember to properly dispose of your unused Read More

LVRC Medical Director Dr. Mel Pohl speaks on prescription drug abuse

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Partnership for a Drug Free America is educating the public about enabling behaviors.

Partnership for a Drug Free America is educating the public about enabling behaviors. What do you think? Read More

The next National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is April 28. This is an opportunity for everyone to responsibly dispose of their unwanted or expired medications. Click the link below to find a drop-off location near you.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has scheduled another National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day which will take place on Saturday, April 28, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This is a
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How to Curb Prescription Drug Abuse
Conversations like this one are important
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TheMethEffect
Eye on Health team gets a closer look at the effects of meth use from some of those closest to the problem
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National Institute on Drug Abuse to Announce Results of 2011 Monitoring the Future Survey
National Institute on Drug Abuse to Announ
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Painkiller Abuse Treated by Sustained Buprenorphine Naloxone
Painkiller Abuse Treated by Sustained Buprenorphine/Naloxone
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