War Against Prescription Drug Abuse May Have Fueled Heroin Use

Published March 23, 2014

War against prescription drug abuse may have fueled heroin use
Some in the field of drug addiction are saying the U.S. government’s fight against prescription drug abuse may be causing the rise in heroin use. The crack down on pill mills, and making prescription narcotics harder to access is fueling the switch to …
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The most addictive prescription drugs on the market
Just because pills are prescribed by a doctor and administered by a pharmacy, that doesn’t mean they are safe for everyone. As prescription numbers continue to rise, the chance for prescription drug abuse rises as well. Learn about the most …
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EDITORIAL: Curb prescription drug abuse to prevent heroin nightmare
The bill would require drug dispensers to provide detailed information about … the potential to adopt prescription guidelines. The task force will work closely with a task force previously formed by state officials to advise the administration …
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For many Arizonans, drug abuse starts with a prescription, not a syringe
For many Arizonans, drug abuse starts with a prescription, not a syringe. Editor's Note: A previous version of this story erroneously reported that Rep. Doris Goodale, R-Kingman, had worked with Sen. Kelli Ward, R-Lake Havasu City, this session on two …
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