American College of Physicians Issues New Policy to Curb Painkiller Abuse

Published December 11, 2013

American College of Physicians issues new policy to curb painkiller abuse
A leading medical group is urging U.S. doctors to take more steps to prevent prescription drug abuse in patients — a dangerous, growing trend that's been seen with opioid pain pills. The new policy statement released by the American College of …
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Breaking Down How the NFL Substance Abuse Policy Works
The "Substances of Abuse" document also covers alcohol. While it is certainly OK for men past 21 to imbibe whatever alcoholic beverages they choose, the policy maintains procedures for players who have abused the substance in the past. It provides …
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Report: Brandon Browner's Suspension Stems From Not Taking NFL-Mandated …
Brandon Browner won't be playing for the Seahawks on Monday night. In fact, he might not play at all the rest of this season. Browner is facing a year-long suspension from the NFL for violating the league's substance-abuse policy. Although, that …
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Army’s new policy shirks responsibility on prescription drug abuse — http://www.army.mil/article/74584/ -This Policy change is a another method of eliminating more soldiers to meet the pentagon drawn down orders – Negligence o…

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