America's deadliest drug problem: Our view
America's deadliest drug problem grew even deadlier last year, as overdose deaths from opioids hit a record 28,647, or 78 people a day.
This epidemic is fueled as much by well-meaning doctors as it is by dope pushers. Overdoses of the most popularly prescribed legal painkillers, such as oxycodone and hydrocodone, accounted for more deaths last year than heroin, according to numbers released Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Many doctors who are part of the problem have shown little inclination to solve it. Shamefully, some have balked at checking with online state registries to find out if patients are doctor-shopping for multiple prescriptions.
Finally, the CDC is taking a logical step to prevent more people from becoming addicted in the first place. The agency has proposed guidelines to change physicians' prescribing habits.
The guidelines suggest that for acute short-term pain — which gradually resolves as tissues heal, such as after surgery or a sprain — doctors prescribe the...
This marijuana news is brought to you by 420 Intel. For the latest breaking cannabis industry news, subscribe to the 420 Intel newsletter. If you'd like to promote your product or service in this area after every article, contact us.
420 Intel is Your Source for Marijuana News
420 Intel Canada is your leading news source for the Canadian cannabis industry. Get the latest updates on Canadian cannabis stocks and developments on how Canada continues to be a major player in the worldwide recreational and medical cannabis industry.
420 Intel Canada is the Canadian Industry news outlet that will keep you updated on how these Canadian developments in recreational and medical marijuana will impact the country and the world. Our commitment is to bring you the most important cannabis news stories from across Canada every day of the week.
Marijuana industry news is a constant endeavor with new developments each day. For marijuana news across the True North, 420 Intel Canada promises to bring you quality, Canadian, cannabis industry news.
You can get 420 Intel news delivered directly to your inbox by signing up for our daily marijuana news, ensuring you’re always kept up to date on the ever-changing cannabis industry. To stay even better informed about marijuana legalization news follow us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
Â
Follow us on Instagram
Connect with us on Linkedin