FOX 26 Melissa Wilson Interviews Dr. Michael Sprintz on Prescription Drug Addiction
FOX 26 Melissa Wilson Interviews Dr. Michael Sprintz on Prescription Drug Addiction – Melissa Wilson, Health Reporter for FOX 26 News in Houston, Texas, interviews Dr. Michael Sprintz of Memorial Hermann’s PARC (Prevention & Recovery Center) a…
Police: Sober house used for drug fraud
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11, 2012, Billerica police were notified by a doctor's office in Chelmsford that someone was trying to fraudulently fill a prescription for Gabapentin, a drug used to treat epilepsy and treat neuropathic pain, at a CVS in Billerica. When police …
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New drug rules could harm patients: Opposing view
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According to the Institute of Medicine, 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain. We are dedicated to patient care and combating prescription drug abuse. But solutions must not discourage physicians from appropriately treating pain or reduce …
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Many Kern low income patients have an edge as 'Obamacare' nears
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KMC Health Plan members enrolled under LIHP received new benefits, including mental health and substance abuse treatment. All members of the plan can get health services including lab tests, prescriptions, aid for non-emergency transportation, and …
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