Chronic Pain Sufferers May Rest “Assured” With This Small Pharmacy (APHY

Chronic Pain Sufferers May Rest “Assured” With This Small Pharmacy (APHY

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The drugs in reference are various types of powerful painkillers, classified as Schedule II drugs under the Controlled Substances Act. The government has tightened its control and supervision of these drugs due to drug abuse and addiction, as well as …
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ER key to curb painkiller abuse: Column

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Prescription drug abuse is a growing national tragedy. One of the biggest culprits is opioid painkillers, … But for most conditions, there is little evidence that opioid-based treatment is more effective than other options. Emergency physicians still …
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Dr. Bruce Loisel: Methadone a valuable treatment option

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As the new program officer at Community Human Services Off Main Clinic and a newcomer to methadone, I am impressed with the benefits of methadone treatment for persons addicted to opiates. Coming from an abstinence model of drug treatment, I carried …
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