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01/31/2015
An Arizona community event on the risks and rewards of playing football received the support of an addiction treatment facility that has an exclusive arrangement with a group assisting retired athletes.
An Arizona community event on the risks and rewards of playing football received the support of an addiction treatment facility that has an exclusive arrangement with a group assisting retired athletes.
An Arizona community event on...
01/31/2015
Addiction Professional
01/19/2015
Arguably the most prevalent theme in a new report on the use of opioids in treating chronic pain is the surprising lack of evidence of efficacy of these and other pain treatments.
Arguably the most prevalent theme in a new report on the use of opioids in treating chronic pain is the surprising lack of evidence of efficacy of these and other pain treatments.
Arguably the most prevalent...
01/19/2015
Addiction Professional
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12/31/2014
New Year’s is often a time of reflection and self assessment. For chronic pain patients resolving to end their dependence on addictive prescription pain medications, a new online self-assessment is available.
New Year’s is often a time of reflection and self assessment. For chronic pain patients resolving to end their dependence on addictive prescription pain medications, a new online self-assessment is available.
New Year’s is often a time of...
12/31/2014
Addiction Professional
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12/31/2014
A study has found that a Florida policy that shifted dispensing of stronger opioids from physicians to pharmacies led to greater prescribing of less potent alternatives.
A study has found that a Florida policy that shifted dispensing of stronger opioids from physicians to pharmacies led to greater prescribing of less potent alternatives.
A study has found that a Florida...
12/31/2014
Addiction Professional
12/19/2014
Medical leaders from two addiction treatment facilities explain how their operations have become more specialized in their approach to opioid addiction and pain recovery.
Medical leaders from two addiction treatment facilities explain how their operations have become more specialized in their approach to opioid addiction and pain recovery.
Medical leaders from two...
12/19/2014
Addiction Professional
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10/17/2014
A majority of patients would be willing to reduce or eliminate their current medications to try an alternative treatment, according to a new study.
A majority of patients would be willing to reduce or eliminate their current medications to try an alternative treatment, according to a new study.
A majority of patients would be...
10/17/2014
Addiction Professional
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07/14/2014
Following a directive from the governor's office, two Pennsylvania state agencies and physicians in the state have released guidelines for the treatment of chronic pain.
Following a directive from the governor's office, two Pennsylvania state agencies and physicians in the state have released guidelines for the treatment of chronic pain.
Following a directive from the...
07/14/2014
Addiction Professional
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05/27/2014
A lawsuit filed last week by two California counties alleges a deceptive marketing campaign to promote inappropriate everyday use of opioid medications.
A lawsuit filed last week by two California counties alleges a deceptive marketing campaign to promote inappropriate everyday use of opioid medications.
A lawsuit filed last week by two...
05/27/2014
Addiction Professional
05/12/2014
The FED UP! Coalition will hold a rally this fall and continues to call for more responsible opioid prescribing, and is also taking aim at the federal government.
The FED UP! Coalition will hold a rally this fall and continues to call for more responsible opioid prescribing, and is also taking aim at the federal government.
The FED UP! Coalition will hold...
05/12/2014
Addiction Professional
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04/24/2014
Massachusetts officials this week enacted restrictions on the prescribing of the potent painkiller Zohydro after their attempt to ban use of the medication was headed for failure.
Massachusetts officials this week enacted restrictions on the prescribing of the potent painkiller Zohydro after their attempt to ban use of the medication was headed for failure.
Massachusetts officials this...
04/24/2014
Addiction Professional

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