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In the face of abuse concerns, Medicare covered more prescriptions for potent controlled substances in 2012 than in 2011. Top prescribers often have faced disciplinary action or criminal charges.
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Proposition 46 tackles painkiller abuse, malpractice caps and mandatory drug and alcohol testing of doctors. Backers say the law would enhance patient safety, but doctors say the cost is too high.
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"We begin this week with a success story: How one state tackled the problem of prescription drug overdoses and is making progress," says host Barbara…
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In states where it is legal to use medical marijuana to manage chronic pain and other conditions, the annual number of deaths from prescription drug…
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Abuse of narcotic painkillers is a national problem. But it turns out that where you live can make a big difference in how likely you are to get a prescription for the medicines.
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http://media.soundmedicine.org/segments/042813_7.mp3According to John Finnell, M.D., car accidents used to be the No. 1 cause of death in 18- to…