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…
DetailsThe Governor’s Office of Drug Control Policy says that abuse of prescription pills is the fastest growing form of substance abuse in Iowa. This is true with many other states as well, and opiates make up a large chunk of abuse and diversion being reported. Painkillers containing hydrocodone and oxycodone can be taken safely but…
DetailsOpiate abuse and diversion is as much of a problem in this Midwest state as it is in most others. The federal Drug Enforcement Administration says opiates and benzodiazepines are commonly abused and diverted in Indiana. In particular, prescription painkillers containing hydrocodone are the biggest threat to this state, the agency said in 2009. The…
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