Deaths from Prescription Drug Overdoses Eclipsing Deaths from Illegal Drugs

The danger associated with prescription drug abuse is one that has been receiving increased attention as of late, but the toll it is taking in the country continues to rise. Outlook Online reported the results from several studies on the subject that show significant increases in abuse and even death.

A study released recently by the Oregon State Medical Examiner, Dr. Karen Gunson, found that more people died in Oregon from overdosing on the prescription drug methadone in 2008 than of heroin overdoses.

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Michigan Initiates Attack on Prescription Drug Problem

While prescription drugs can play a vital role in the healthcare of individuals throughout the world, they can also be life threatening when used improperly or as a habit. For drug counselors, police officers, treatment providers and other professionals throughout the nation, prescription drug abuse is not only a health problem, it is a legal problem.

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