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Marijuana DUI laws have no scientific basis, AAA study finds blog.sfgate.com/smellthetruth/2016/05/10/marijuana-dui-laws-have-no-scientific-basis-aaa-study-finds/ States that drug test drivers for marijuana are not using accurate scientific method, a new study concludes. A study released on Tuesday by AAA’s traffic safety foundation found that setting a blood test limit for marijuana is impossible, the Associated Press reports. “There is […]

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Crackdown on prescription drug abuse hurts pain management patients http://wfla.com/2016/03/24/crackdown-on-prescription-drug-abuse-hurts-pain-management-patients/ TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – State and federal crackdowns on prescription drug abuse have led to unintended consequences for chronic pain patients who rely on narcotics to function, patients and doctors tell 8 On Your Side. Patti DeSalvo called 8 On Your Side when her Walgreens […]

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Local ERs prepare for deluge of opiate patients http://www.buffalonews.com/city-region/medical/local-ers-prepare-for-deluge-of-opiate-patients-20160507 Emergency rooms in Buffalo area hospitals are preparing for a deluge of opioid patients. ER doctors operate on the front line of the opioid epidemic gripping Erie County and the rest of the country. They deal with people in pain, as well as those addicted to […]

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Dr. Mark Ibsen    http://doctorsofcourage.org/ lindacheekmd | April 25, 2016 | Under fire by Medical Board | 2 Comments This is an extremely long post. It records what happened over three years to Dr. Mark Ibsen of Helena, Montana. The main points to glean are the facts that State Medical Boards do not have patient needs […]

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            Bill Text Text of H.R. 4641 To provide for the establishment of an inter-agency task force to review, modify, and update best practices for pain management and prescribing pain medication, and for other purposes. (as reported) Union Calendar No. 412 114 TH CONGRESS 2 D SESSION H. R. 4641 […]

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Bartenders Can’t Refuse Pregnant Women Alcohol, New York City Says http://mobile.nytimes.com/2016/05/10/nyregion/bartenders-cant-refuse-pregnant-women-alcohol-new-york-city-says.html   It can be an awkward order for a pregnant woman: A glass of merlot, please. But she is legally entitled to it, according to New York City. For the first time, the city is explicitly prohibiting restaurants and bars from refusing alcoholic drink […]

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Teamsters: CVS Is Unfair To Labor, Unfair To Pharmacists http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/teamsters-cvs-is-unfair-to-labor-unfair-to-pharmacists-300265981.html CHICAGO, May 10, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — CVS pharmacists and Teamsters Local 727 representatives took action Tuesday, May 10, by passing out handbills outside Chicago-area pharmacies to inform the public of safety risks associated with CVS management’s mistreatment of overworked and understaffed pharmacists. “Pharmacists are professionals […]

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Low-Dose Naltrexone May Provide Relief for Fibromyalgia Patients http://www.painmedicinenews.com/Clinical-Pain-Medicine/Article/05-16/Low-Dose-Naltrexone-May-Provide-Relief-for-Fibromyalgia-Patients/36071/ses=ogst Palm Springs, Calif.—For physicians looking for novel alternatives to treat fibromyalgia, low-dose naltrexone may provide the answer. According to recent clinical data, up to 50% of patients receiving low-dose naltrexone have shown significant improvement in overall symptoms. “We’ve been studying low-dose naltrexone for several years, as […]

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Working Conditions at Major Retail Pharmacies Contribute to Prescription Errors http://www.pharmacyerrorlawfirm.com/blog/fda-estimates-1-3-million-injured-by-pharmacy-errors-yearly.cfm When Norma Segui gave daughter Kimberleigh her usual medication from the CVS Hope Mills, NC Pharmacy, Kimberleigh said her stomach felt funny. Because the pill looked different from the usual medication—this pill was pink and marked with an X, instead of the usual yellow […]

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Norwalk Pain Patient Goes On Hunger Strike whotv.com/2016/05/09/norwalk-pain-patient-goes-on-hunger-strike/ NORWALK, Iowa– After taking prescription painkillers for years, Ryan Lankford says he was forced to turn to over-the-counter pain relief. “I’ve been taking what is probably considered dangerous amounts of Tylenol. Like up to 15 to 20 a day,” said the 40-year-old husband and father from Norwalk. […]

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