by Valiant | Aug 24, 2015 | Addiction treatment, Prescription drug abuse
The epidemic of prescription painkiller abuse has medical professionals, law enforcement, and legislators across North America trying to find ways to fight this type of substance abuse. Some places like Florida have enacted tough laws to try and lower the rate of...
by Valiant | Dec 8, 2014 | Addiction treatment, Prescription drug abuse, teen drug use
A new study published in the Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology journal shows that the risks of substance abuse, especially prescription painkiller abuse, is lower among those who are in college or who have graduated from college. According to Columbia...
by Valiant | Jul 28, 2014 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, Prescription drug abuse
The drug is called Targiniq ER and it is an extended release form which combines oxycodone hydrochloride and naloxone hydrochloride. In order to combat prescription painkiller abuse the latest oxycodone formula is only approved for patients who have severe pain around...