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MD sued over suicide of patient
An autopsy found the cause of death was a methadone overdose. Van Dyk has denied wrongdoing in connection with a … She died the next day and the cause of death was double bronchial pneumonia. In his statement of defence, Van Dyk denies his care … Read more on Winnipeg Free Press

Mayor Bloomberg and Mex President Pena Nieto Help N. Americans Win Battle …
Massive daily overdosing of toxic sugar upsets the blood sugar balances, causing hypoglycemia and can put developing kids on rollercoaster of highs and lows that can lead to depressed, angry, abusive behavior and vulnerability to alcoholism, since … Read more on eNewsChannels

CVS cuts access to opioid pain-killers for suspect doctors
In 2009, painkiller use was cited in more than 15,500 overdose deaths, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has targeted large pharmacy chains like CVS and … CVS said the … Read more on Reuters India

Home News Addicts turn to heroin, other drugs to replace…
“When OxyContin was taken off the shelf, most people in harm reduction predicted most people wouldn't be running for treatment or methadone programs and sadly we were right,” said Ms. Whalen. … As people try new drugs, the risk of overdose increases. Read more on durhamregion.com

ABUSING PAINKILLERS
“The epidemic of non-medical use prescription drugs, principally opiate painkillers such as Vicodin and OxyContin – both of which are extremely addictive – has been developing for more than a decade and accelerating for the past five years,” says Ron … Read more on Morgan County Herald    Read more...

Suburbs waking up to 'overdose juice'
Vorkapic, whose son has overdosed twice, isn't sure his latest near-death experience will persuade him to kick his addiction. Rehab and get-tough tactics haven't worked so far, she admits. "You go through so many different iterations of the way you … Read more on Chicago Tribune

Prescription drug abuse is on the rise
Prescription drug death rates have tripled since 1990, and three out of four prescription drug overdoses are the result of the misuse of painkillers, according to the CDC. From 1999 to 2010, the death rate for women increased by 40 percent. And the CDC … Read more on Seacoastonline.com

National prescription abuse increase also seen in Coachella Valley
“Alcohol is a very powerful sedative drug that when used in combination with other sedative drugs or hypnotic drugs, prescription painkiller drugs dramatically increases the risk for overdose death,” he said. “In many of these cases … Janet Janes, a … Read more on The Desert Sun

MD sued over suicide of patient
About 12 hours later, the man was seen by a psychiatric nurse who deemed him to be a "patient at risk," according to the lawsuit. In consultation with the on-duty ER … An autopsy found the cause of death was a methadone overdose. Van Dyk has denied … Read more on Brandon Sun

First methadone clinic in northern Ky. opens
The clinic opened as the region fights a heroin epidemic and the number of overdose deaths has skyrocketed. Leaders battling illegal drugs welcomed the center. "Methadone treatment is one of the standards of care for outpatient maintenance of opioid … Read more on Kansas City Star

Suncoast Deems Rx Drugs Too Accessible in Light of Recent Study–70% of …
Prescription drug abuse has steadily risen in recent years—the CDC's latest figures show that 16,500 people died from overdoses tied to common narcotic pain relievers such as Vicodin, OxyContin, Opana and methadone in 2010 (2). Drug abuse often begins … Read more on Sacramento Bee