Prescription Drug Abuse Now More Deadly Than Heroin, Cocaine Combined

Published October 24, 2013

Prescription drug abuse now more deadly than heroin, cocaine combined

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More people are dying in the United States from prescription drugs than from heroin and cocaine combined, a new study says, signaling that pill abuse is not just the leading cause of drug overdose deaths, but that it also requires more oversight and … Read more on Christian Science Monitor

Joe Jonas' Alleged Drug Addiction Behind Jonas Brothers Tour Cancellation …

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Although this talk of drugs may be one big fabrication, both TMZ and E! News noted that Joe has been accompanied by addiction specialist Mike Bayer recently. Bayer is the CEO and founder of Cast Recovery Services and once worked with Demi Lovato, … Read more on Huffington Post

Prescription drug abuse dangerous, even fatal

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But a recent report from a national nonprofit group shows prescription drugs, particularly painkillers, cause more fatal overdoses than heroin and cocaine combined. And their use is pervasive all over the country, including Connecticut. The continued … Read more on Ct Post