Wednesday, July 28, 2004

Oxycodone-related ER visits up.

oxycodone: oxycodone, hydrocodone, and polydrug use, 2002; SAMHSA,Office of Applied Studies

Here is an interesting article that provides vivid evidence for the increase in Rx drug abuse and its effects. Crisis directors in eastern Kentucky tell me that Rx drug abuse is at epidemic proportions in their part of the state. I'm sure many of you also remember that our area has had a handful of doctors and clinics indicted/convicted of running pill shops.

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