MATFORCE PSA: Dr. Cattolico Discusses Simple Ways to Help Reduce Prescription Drug Abuse

MATFORCE PSA: Dr. Cattolico discusses simple ways to help reduce prescription drug abuse – MATFORCE PSA: Dr. Cattolico discusses simple ways to help reduce prescription drug abuse.

Senate OKs immunity for those who seek help in overdose

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Tuesday's bill is the latest piece of legislation in Pennsylvania responding to a growing problem of illicit drug use, aggravated by prescription drug abuse. Health experts note that overdoses now claim more lives than auto accidents, nationally and in …
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Prescription drugs cause problems, too, and group will tackle issue

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When people think about drug abuse, often illegal substances like marijuana, cocaine or meth may come to mind. But many people become addicted to legitimate prescription drugs, which can bring needed relief for those in pain after surgery, suffering …
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Deadly, costly painkillers add to suffering

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There is none,” said Dr. Sairam Atluri, a pain management physician whoserves on a State Medical Board task force fighting prescription opioid abuse. As part of its intensive reporting throughout 2013 on the opioid and heroin crises in our … For at …
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