Although the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration has seen alcohol and illegal drug addiction rates remain relatively stable over the past decade, they have reported that prescripotion painkiller addiction has skyrocketed more than fourfold.
According to a new study published in the April issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, medical professionals who prescribe higher doses of opiate painkillers such as OxyContin may be putting their patients at higher risk of overdose. The study did note, however that for those already taking opiod painkillers, adding an extra [...]
