The Facts on Narcotic Prescription Drug Abuse

Published January 16, 2013

The Facts on Narcotic Prescription Drug Abuse – www.preferredpaincenter.com There are 300 million narcotic prescriptions written annually in the US and over 20000 fatalities from overdoses. Hear Dr. Greene, CEO of the Arizona Pain Network, describe the facts on opioid prescriptions. Pain clinics in Arizona offer safeguards to protect against overdose, although nothing’s foolproof. If you need pain management in the Phoenix or Scottsdale area, call (602) 507-6550 for the premier clinics, Arizona Pain.

Drug Week shatters myths about abuse

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Encourage teens in your community to learn the facts about drug abuse during National Drug Facts Week, Jan. 28-Feb. 3. The week serves to educate teens about the science behind the risks of drug use, with the aim to prepare them to make good decisions …
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Odds and Ends

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Same Facts: Legalizing drugs tempts people into drug abuse. Banning them tempts people with drug dealing. Drug WarRant: .@SameFacts @MarkARKleiman “Hey, now it's legal. I have a sudden urge to abuse it.” Really? Mark A.R. Kleiman: @DrugWarRant …
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