The abuse of prescription painkillers and heroin is a growing problem that threatens every state in the country. Mississippi is not unique in its situation with opiate abuse and diversion. OxyContin abuse in Mississippi is a “viable threat,” according to the federal Drug Enforcement Administration. Many people who need pain relief take OxyContin without incident.…
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Missouri’s location in the central part of the United States makes it easily accessible for people looking to distribute, buy, or sell opiates. This is a problem throughout the country, but Missouri is affected by prescription opiates containing oxycodone and hydrocodone. These are potent narcotics that the federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) labels as controlled…
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Opioid Addiction Treatment and Detoxification in Minnesota The diversion and abuse of opiates continue to be a problem in Minnesota, where more and more people have been seeking out help for dependence on these drugs. Opioids include heroin and some prescription drugs used to control pain. In a 2009 report, the federal Drug Enforcement Administration…
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Michigan has a problem with the diversion and abuse of OxyContin and other opiates. Widespread diversion of these drugs makes them more available to people living in Michigan and other areas of the U.S. People who use these illicitly obtained drugs could have legitimate pain issues but have become dependent after prolonged exposure. Others may…
DetailsMassachusetts Opioid Treatment Programs The diversion and abuse of pharmaceutical opiates continue to be a problem throughout the state of Massachusetts. Heroin is one of the primary threats, according to the federal Drug Enforcement Administration. OxyContin, which is seen as a “gateway drug” to heroin use, has also increased in popularity. Prescription painkillers of the…
DetailsOpiate dependency is a very serious matter and has plagued the state of Maryland. Opiates are a class of drug that includes heroin and many prescription painkillers such as OxyContin, Percocet, Demerol, methadone and morphine. The state is situated on the east coast in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. Two nearby metropolitan areas –…
DetailsThe abuse and diversion of pharmaceutical opiates continues to be a problem in Maine, as it is in many parts of the country. In 2008, the federal Drug Enforcement Administration called the situation “problematic” and said products containing oxycodone are at the top of the list. These diverted drugs are readily available, according to the…
DetailsA report from 2009, compiled by the Office of National Drug Control Policy, said that the abuse of pharmaceutical drugs in the state was increasing at an alarming rate. This is a statistic reflective of what’s going on throughout the country. Pharmaceutical drugs, namely opiates, are sometimes abused and diverted for the high they can…
DetailsThe diversion of pharmaceutical drugs remains a high threat to residents living in Kentucky, due to their availability and ease of access. The Federal Drug Enforcement Administration says the biggest problem in the southeastern section of the commonwealth is with opioid medications containing oxycodone and hydrocodone. These drugs are very potent and when used medically…
DetailsPrescription painkiller addiction is a serious problem that has touched nearly every community in the country. Kansas is no exception. This centrally located state is taking steps to address the diversion and abuse of pharmaceutical narcotics through a prescription drug-monitoring program. This database allows states to collect and store information on people’s prescription drug histories…
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