FDA Beefs Up Pain-Drug Warnings in Face of Abuse Epidemic

Published September 11, 2013

FDA beefs up pain-drug warnings in face of abuse epidemic
By Ransdell Pierson (Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has proposed stronger safety language on labels of long-acting and extended-release opioids in response to an epidemic of overdoses and deaths from the widely used pain medicines. The labels need to highlight dangers of abuse and possible death, as well as risks to newborns of mothers taking the medicines, the agency said on … drug abuse – Yahoo! News Search Results

Two prescription drug bills pass Senate, head to Gov. Brown
Two bills aimed at combating prescription drug abuse and overdose deaths in California won unanimous approval in the Senate on Tuesday and were headed for the desk of Gov. Jerry Brown. drug abuse – Yahoo! News Search Results

Drug Abuse Rising Rapidly For Those Over 50
A recent government report says an increasing number of baby boomers are receiving treatment for drug abuse. Anyone, regardless of age, who is suffering from a problem with drugs should contact a detox center such as Harbor Village. (PRWeb September 10, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/9/prweb11098777.htm drug abuse – Yahoo! News Search Results