States revolt against powerful new painkiller – San Francisco Chronicle
States revolt against powerful new painkiller – San Francisco Chronicle
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States revolt against powerful new painkiller
San Francisco Chronicle BARRE, Vt. (AP) — State officials fighting a well-publicized battle against heroin and prescription drug abuse are revolting against a powerful new painkiller that law enforcement and public health officials fear could worsen an already acute drug … |
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Vermont restricting access to powerful painkillers – San Francisco Chronicle
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Vermont restricting access to powerful painkillers
San Francisco Chronicle BARRE, Vt. (AP) — The state is restricting access to a new class of narcotic painkillers that law enforcement and public health officials across the country fear could worsen drug abuse, officials announced Thursday. Gov. Peter Shumlin said Vermont … |
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Ohio to require reporting of drug-addicted babies – San Francisco Chronicle
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Ohio to require reporting of drug-addicted babies
San Francisco Chronicle The measure is one of several aimed at reducing the state's prescription painkiller addiction epidemic. Supporters say tracking the number of drug-addicted babies will help the state monitor Ohio's progress in fighting drug addiction. The facilities … |
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Rhode Island issues new overdose reporting rule – San Francisco Chronicle
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Rhode Island issues new overdose reporting rule
San Francisco Chronicle It's hoped the data will help the state identify overdose risk factors and target substance abuse treatment. The health department said Rhode Island, like other states, is in the midst of a "severe" overdose crisis involving both prescription and … |