Prescription Drugs
Prescription Drug Heists on the Rise
Thieves are stealing large quantities of prescription drugs for resale on the black market, and last month’s $75 million heist at a pharmaceutical warehouse in Connecticut is one audacious example of a growing phenomenon.
Prescription Drug Thefts Increasing in United States
A police raid can produce a number of things, but not many would have believed millions of prescription drugs would be present in one home. According to an online Wall Street Journal report, the value found in the home of Servando Gomez reached nearly $10 million.
Doctor Shopping for Prescription Opioids Increasing in California
Doctor shopping is becoming a significant past time in the state of California. In fact, according to a release from AAPMedicine, there has been a two-fold increase in the likelihood of individuals receiving opioids from multiple providers or doctor shopping when they were also being prescribed a single additional class of a controlled substance at the same time.
California American Water Designates “No Drugs Down the Drain” Week
California American Water has designated the week of November 9, 2009 as "No Drugs Down the Drain" week for its Sacramento service area as part of a national campaign toward the mission of reducing pharmaceutical pollution in our water supplies.
OxyContin – The Hillbilly Heroin of Addiction
Uses: OxyContin is a controlled-release form of the narcotic painkiller oxycodone that is prescribed for moderate to severe pain when continuous relief is needed for an extended period of time.
