Prescription Addiction, Diversion, and Abuse
Prescription opioids replace heroin as drug of choice on street: study [Canada]
November 20, 2006
Heroin is no longer the drug of choice among many substance abusers in Canada, with prescription narcotics such as morphine and OxyContin now taking its place, says a study of street users in seven cities across the country. Story
National Drug Intelligence Center Releases National Drug Threat Assessment 2007
November 15, 2006
released the National Drug Threat Assessment 2007 detailing national drug trafficking and abuse trends within the United States. One finding shows that rates of pharmaceutical drug abuse exceed that of all other drugs except marijuana. Story
American Board of Medical Specialties Establishes New Subspecialty Certificate In Hospice and Palliative Medicine
October 6, 2006
The American Board of Medical Specialties has announced the addition of a new subspecialty certificate In Hospice and Palliative Medicine. The news certification was approved during the recent ABMS Assembly Meeting and marks the first time ten ABMS Member Boards have collaborated in the offering of certification in one specific area. Story
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