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The Tsunami of Painkiller Addiction
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Posted on 06/05/2008 7:53:20 AM PDT by DBCJR

Prescription painkiller addiction has grown exponentially in the last several years fueled by the illicit online pharmacies whose spam inundates your inbox. The DEA is abruptly shutting down this cheap & easy supply. What seemed like a problem will be revealed as the tip of the iceberg, sending a tsunami through the criminal justice, social services, and health care systems. SAMHSA best practice Medication Assisted Treatment is capable of managing most cases on an outpatient basis avoiding a progressive deterioration, costly to individuals and taxpayers. Communities must act now. http://myspace.com/nhsoklahoma


TOPICS: Health/Medicine
KEYWORDS: addiction; hydrocodne; painkillers; prescription; wod
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1 posted on 06/05/2008 7:53:21 AM PDT by DBCJR
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To: DBCJR
We're all gonna die.

But at least it will be pain-free.

2 posted on 06/05/2008 7:59:02 AM PDT by ClearCase_guy (Et si omnes ego non)
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To: DBCJR

Lately, the spam that inundates my mailbox is offering for sale either college diplomas or knock-off Rolexes. Oh, and pills to increase the size of my organ - and we’re not talking about Johann Sebastian Bach.


3 posted on 06/05/2008 12:39:38 PM PDT by Jack Hammer (here)
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To: Jack Hammer
and we’re not talking about Johann Sebastian Bach.

Yeah, but with 20 kids, his organ had no stops.

4 posted on 06/05/2008 12:41:29 PM PDT by Tijeras_Slim (Play that Funky Music Typical White Boy!)
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To: Tijeras_Slim

:-) LOL.


5 posted on 06/05/2008 12:42:32 PM PDT by Jack Hammer (here)
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To: Tijeras_Slim
Evidently it was Frau Bach that had no STOPs.

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6 posted on 06/05/2008 12:45:04 PM PDT by LonePalm (Commander and Chef)
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To: DBCJR

I visit the dentist a lot. On four of those occasions I’ve been given hydrocodone for pain. I still have pills left over from each visit.

In fact, the last time I was given the pills, I only needed aspirin. Yeah, I’ve taken Vicodin, and it’s great as a painkiller, but give me a nice single-malt for taste and a buzz (if I really want a buzz).

Personally, I don’t understand how people can become addicted to this particular drug so easily. Maybe it’s my body chemistry...


7 posted on 06/05/2008 12:46:04 PM PDT by Mugwump
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