FDA Issues Draft Guidance on Abuse-Deterrent Opioids

FDA issues draft guidance on abuse-deterrent opioids

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The FDA continues to encourage the development of abuse-deterrent formulations of opioids and believes that these products have promise to help reduce prescription drug abuse. At the same time, the FDA remains committed to ensuring that patients with …
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Prescription Drug Abuse Rising in LA County

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The study of prescription drug abuse in LA County comes amid increasing concerns across the nation about deaths and addiction related to pain killers and other doctor-approved medications. Documents. LA County Prescription Drug Abuse Report. “Patterns …
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Attorney General Host Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention in Bullitt and Marion

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Higdon, who led efforts in the Senate to win passage of House Bill 1. "There has been a great deal of effort and collaboration, regardless of political party, to put forth legislation that helps us fight the epidemic of prescription drug abuse in the …
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2012 Documentary Release – “Prescription Drug Epidemic: A Coalition’s Journey” – Documentary on a rural communities experience with the enormous surge in prescription drug deaths in Southwest Virginia. Appalachian Substance Abuse Coalition for Prevention Treatment & Recovery serving the Virginia counties of Buchanan, Dickenson, Lee, Russell, Scott, Tazewell, Wise and Washington and the cities of Bristol and Norton, was developed in 2001 as a region’s response to this crisis. Hundreds of deaths have led to economic decline, higher than state average crime rates and the destruction of Southwest Virginia’s stronghold…the family. Understand the problems associated with prescription drug use and watch the pioneering strategies this coalition and its related communities implement. Drug deaths begin to decline as the coalition embraces their slogan, “Substance Abuse Prevention…its Our Community …its Our Responsibility.” The free documentary is available with a booklet to facilitate discussion with various populations such as coalitions, physicians, patients, employers, employees, students, parents, faith-based organizations and the general public. ASAC serves the Virginia Counties of Buchanan, Dickenson, Lee, Russell, Scott, Tazewell, Washington, Wise & the City of Norton. Contact Lori-Gates-Addison, LCSW, PS at…. [email protected] for your FREE copy. The project was funded by a grant through the Virginia Office of the Attorney General. For more information on substance abuse prevention, treatment and recovery resources in Southwest VA, go to the ASAC