Associations Say Opiates Are Over-Prescribed

Published October 27, 2013

Associations say opiates are over-prescribed

Filed under: types of addiction

CHARLOTTETOWN – The growing rate of prescription drug abuse and addiction in P.E.I. is being aggravated in part by doctors over-prescribing opiates, say the associations representing physicians and pharmacists in the province. Dr. David Wong, left … Read more on Journal Pioneer

Wainwright continues tradition as songwright

Filed under: types of addiction

Bridging what is often considered polar opposites on the musical continuum, Wainwright not only crosses musical genres, he blends the types that you would not necessarily consider going together: His repertoire of folk and pop is mixed with his other … Read more on The Register-Guard

PEI addictions strategy coming next week

Filed under: types of addiction

… access and enforcement issues. Currie said he's concerned by data that shows a 17 per cent increase in prescriptions for five opiates. The addiction report will also look at access to methadone and other types of treatment. The report will be … Read more on CBC.ca