News Story

F.D.A. Panel Opposes Plan to Tighten Use of Painkillers

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/24/health/24pain.html?_r=2
By BARRY MEIER
 

Families urge FDA to clarify risks in OxyContin reformulation

http://www.danvilleweekly.com/news/show_story.php?id=3843
 

Cocaine Vaccine Shows Promise for Treating Addiction

See the attached article for more information.

Prescription opioid abuse makes the news!

Regional newpapers spelled out the problem we encounter every day in our clinical practice:  The down side of prescription opioids is their potential to trigger addiction in susceptable individuals.
Seattle Times article
Seattle PI article

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