Elderly and Dependency
Prescription drug abuse and dependency don’t affect only young people. Increasingly, elderly folks are finding themselves in a predicament that can escalate quickly if they’re taking prescription opiates or other meds to cope with degenerative conditions, injuries and illnesses. Dependency is often viewed as a disease that affects the young. But it’s older people who […]
Driving While Impaired By Opiates
A recent headline case out of western Pennsylvania highlights a growing problem that threatens us all – accidents and fatalities caused by drivers high on prescription medication. Late in November, 7-year-old Octavius Stone of New Castle, Pa. was mowed down in a friend’s front yard by Virgil Coonfare, 66, who is believed to have been […]
Generic OxyContin Could Show Up In U.S. Now That Canada Has Approved It
Now that generic OxyContin has been approved in Canada, the U.S. is preparing for a potential influx of this potent narcotic painkiller. According to the Wall Street Journal, the White House has put police and border agents on alert for these highly addictive meds that could be hitting U.S. streets within a month. Diversion into […]
