Drug Abuse: Deaths Tied to Painkillers Rising in the U.S.

Deaths tied to painkillers rising in the U.S.
Filed under: Drug Abuse

The latest figures on overdoses come as pressure mounts to restrict use of prescription drugs such as OxyContin and Vicodin. Despite efforts by law enforcement and public health officials to curb prescription drug abuse , drug -related deaths in the United States have continued to rise, the latest data show.
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