The 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…
DetailsBecause Chicago is a major transportation hub in the Midwest, the problem with pharmaceutical abuse and diversion is high throughout the state of Illinois. As with all parts of the country, Illinois faces an increasing epidemic of opiate abuse, especially from prescription painkillers. Many areas are also seeing a surge of heroin seizures and overdoses…
DetailsThis state in the Pacific Northwest has its fair share of problems related to illegal drugs and diversion of prescription opioid painkillers. Mexican drug organizations are responsible for bringing many illegal drugs into Idaho, including heroin. Waismann Method® Opioid and Alcohol Detox Treatment For more than a decade, residents of Idaho and people from around…
DetailsThe eight major islands of Hawaii are not immune to the nation’s growing problem with illegal drugs, despite their distance from the U.S. mainland. Opioids such as heroin, and those available as prescription painkillers, are diverted here through aircraft, shipping companies and the U.S. Postal Service. Heroin is often transported into Hawaii through Honolulu International…
DetailsFlorida governor, Rick Scott, recently signed a bill being hailed as a big win over the so-called “pill mill” industry in his state. The piece of legislation is intended to tighten the rules for operating a pharmacy, increase penalties for doctors who overprescribe painkillers, and also authorizes a prescription drug monitoring data base. A few…
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