Schneiderman: We're Ending the Prescription Drug Epidemic

Published August 29, 2013

Schneiderman: We're ending the prescription drug epidemic
He had gone to Francis for treatment of migraines and was prescribed large amounts of oxycodone, which led to an addiction to cocaine and, ultimately, heroin. Kroll became a powerful symbol of a crisis out of control. But innocent patients aren't the …
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How the Employee Becomes an Opioid Addict
This practice is known in the work comp world as “doctor shopping”. A smart adjuster or employer will recognize the request to change the doctor is just a ploy to obtain more of the … Second, the employee should be provided with medical treatment to …
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Asheville area health related events.
Meets 9-11:30 a.m. the second Tuesday of each month, Community Room, Earth Fare, Westgate Shopping Center. $ 30, includes interactive workbook. Scholarships available. Advance registration required. …. Call 456-8995. SCIENCE, MEDITATION AND YOUR …
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