Another paid “expert opinion” brought to you by another anti-opiate group

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Pharmaciststeve

Opioid Use Disorder a Solvable Problem Newer therapy options can really help, says former House Speaker Newt Gingrich http://www.medpagetoday.com/Psychiatry/Addictions/60212 Newt Gingrich, former speaker of the House of Representatives, has long had an interest in brain science mental health issues; in 1996 he worked with then-Sen. Pete Domenici (R-N.M.) to pass a mental health parity law […]

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Pain Medication: Are You Addicted?

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Pharmaciststeve

Pain Medication: Are You Addicted? What to know about becoming addicted to pain medications. http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/features/pain-medication-addiction#1 Many people taking medication to control chronic pain are afraid they’ll become addicted to those drugs. Some people do become addicted, and the results can be devastating. But there are ways to limit your risk. Candy Pitcher of Cary, N.C., […]

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Now the term “Cheeseheads” makes much more sense

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Pharmaciststeve

Wisconsin’s opioid response anemic, critics say http://www.startribune.com/wisconsin-s-opioid-response-anemic-critics-say/412083963/ MADISON, Wis. — Opioids are still killing people by the hundreds in Wisconsin even though legislators have passed nearly 20 bills to curb addiction over the last three years, prompting critics to demand lawmakers think bigger and pump more money into the fight. Gov. Scott Walker has called […]

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