FDA Approves Powerful New Pain Pill Despite Fears of Abuse

Published March 7, 2014

FDA approves powerful new pain pill despite fears of abuse

Filed under: drug abuse health effects

Smoot is among a slew of local and national drug control and law enforcement officials, health and addiction professionals and U.S. lawmakers raising concerns about extended release Zohydro, which was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration … Read more on WBIR-TV

Addiction – Amazing piece by Mia Michaels. I’ve watched this dance about 50 times and i still get goosebumps.

Experts Weigh in on Recent FDA Opioid Changes

Filed under: drug abuse health effects

In recent months, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) took some major steps in addressing troubling concerns of opioid abuse, misuse, addiction, and overdose deaths. In September 2013, the agency announced tighter safety label restrictions on … Read more on Medscape

New coalition to tackle youth drug abuse in Winona County

Filed under: drug abuse health effects

Sobek has given her time to the project since meeting with representatives from Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center and realizing just how much of a problem substance abuse is for Winona County's youth. The coalition will include representatives from … Read more on Winona Daily News