Prescription Drug Abuse Spikes Heroin Use

Prescription Drug Abuse Spikes Heroin Use
Experts say an epidemic of prescription drug abuse in Arizona is fueling a spike in heroin use. “The gateway to heroin use is through prescription pain pills containing oxycodone and hydrocodone,” said Dr. David Greenberg, a Scottsdale-based … drug abuse washington d.c. – Bing News

D.C. tops nation in drug, alcohol abuse
Wise said. Dr. Daniel Z. Lieberman, a psychiatry professor at George Washington University, said stress from those high-pressure careers and poverty can both lead to drug abuse — and D.C. has large populations that fall into those groups. In D.C., many … drug abuse washington d.c. – Bing News

Most states put forth little effort to stop prescription drug abuse
Physical Exam Requirement: 44 states and Washington, D.C. require a healthcare provider to either conduct a physical exam or screen for signs of substance abuse or have a bona fide patient-physician relationship that includes a physical exam prior to … drug abuse washington d.c. – Bing News