Insurer's Opioid Program Shows Promise in Curbing Prescription Painkiller …
“The Centers for Disease Control has reported that more people are dying from prescription painkillers than from heroin or cocaine,” said Stephen V. Festa, executive vice president and chief operating officer at EMPLOYERS. “Opioid addiction decreases …
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Former patient: Doctor on trial knew of my addiction to painkillers
A former patient testified in federal court Monday that her Baldwin Harbor doctor, who is on trial for illegally distributing painkiller, had once prescribed her 740 oxycodone pills although he knew she was addicted and illegally shared or sold the …
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50 NY groups launch campaign to warn against addiction to prescription …
BUFFALO, New York — More than 50 upstate New York organizations are teaming up on a campaign to warn against prescription painkiller addiction. The campaign is being kicked off at Buffalo State College on Wednesday. Those involved include treatment …
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