Prescription Drug Abuse Still Daily Concern for Police, Courts

Prescription drug abuse still daily concern for police, courts
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Police say progress has been made in the last several years in the fight against illegal drug use locally, but they are still dealing with cases of prescription medication abuse and heroin use almost daily. Sheriff Vince Shambaugh said his department … Read more on Morgan Messenger

Prescription drug abuse on the rise
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Owen, who took on the position of drug diversion agent last fall, spends his days investigating prescription pill abuse, overdose deaths and illegal street sales. He also visits pharmacies and doctors and makes drug presentations at schools. “I'll sell … Read more on Gaston Gazette

Generic OxyContin Pains the FDA
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It could also allow only versions using Purdue's abuse deterrent. And the agency could permit generic-drug makers to market versions with their own abuse deterrents. That would make it possible for lower-priced OxyContin to hit the market before Purdue … Read more on Wall Street Journal