Pain Killers

Regulating Pain Pills: How Do We Decide Who Gets What?

Peter Abaci, M.D. | Posted 04.17.2012

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People feeling overwhelmed by their pain shouldn't be in line at pill mills or get treated like they are going through airport security. They should have a place to go where they can learn how to overcome what really ails them.

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Setting the Record Straight: Responding to the Prescription Drug Abuse Epidemic

R. Gil Kerlikowske | Posted 05.22.2012

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The Obama administration has adopted a mainstream approach to the drug problem, employing a balance of public health and safety approaches to reduce drug use and its consequences. All of these policies are grounded in science and research -- not politics or ideology.

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Prescription Painkillers: When They Stop Helping And Start Hurting

Michael Friedman, L.M.S.W. | Posted 05.01.2012

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Sadly, these signs of becoming addicted to a prescription painkiller often go unnoticed. That is why it is important to monitor changes that take place after a painkiller is prescribed.

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Dr. Feel Good Has License Revoked In Prescription Drugs Case

AP | JENNIFER PELTZ | Posted 03.26.2012

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NEW YORK — A doctor facing criminal charges of peddling painkiller prescriptions to addicts and drug dealers overlooked such warning signs as re...

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Gary Johnson On Legalizing Marijuana: It's Only A Matter Of Time

HuffingtonPost.com | Lucia Graves | Posted 01.08.2012

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WASHINGTON -- GOP presidential candidate Gary Johnson drew headlines earlier this month when he said he would issue a full presidential pardon for any...

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Michael Jackson, Dr. Conrad Murray and the Need For Regulatory Reform

Wallace Goodstein, M.D. | Posted 05.25.2011

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Convicting Dr. Conrad Murray may appease the public's anger and sadness over his role in a beloved icon's death. But unless there is true and effective medical oversight, history will be apt to repeat itself.

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Denver Nurse Fired For Stealing Drugs Is 4th Since June

9News | Sara Gandy and Jace Larson | Posted 05.25.2011

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DENVER - Denver Police say they have busted another nurse who stole powerful pain medication from an area hospital. Advertisement Denver Health Medic...

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What's Television Telling Us About American Men in Deep-uh-?

David Finkle | Posted 05.25.2011

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Maybe this is an overdue recognition that men -- traditionally socialized to be strong, to deny their flaws adamantly -- are finally able to come face to face with them.

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My Belief is that Damage Loves Damage

Jerry Stahl | Posted 05.25.2011

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Pain Killers revolves around the twisted psyche and horrific actions of Nazi "Race Scientist" Dr. Joseph Mengele aka The Angel of Death.

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A Letter to Two Wives

Sherman Yellen | Posted 05.25.2011

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My letter to Michelle Obama and Cindy McCain: Only one of you has come under attack by the mainstream press, and that says something about America today that's worth exploring.

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