In a recent article by National Public Radio: The problem is that Opana, which was approved by the FDA in 2006 for chronic pain prescriptions, is so potent. In Scott County, Ind., 31 people have died since last year because of Opana overdoses. READ THE STORY HERE.
Painkiller Abuse in the USA Overtakes Oxycontin
According to a recent article in USA Today, Prescription drug abuse is the nation’s fastest-growing drug problem, the White House Office on National Drug Policy says. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has classified the misuse of these powerful painkillers as an epidemic, with 1.3 million emergency room visits in 2010, a 115% increase since 2004. Overdose deaths on … Read More