Study finds doctor and pharmacy shopping are linked to prescription drug …

Study finds doctor and pharmacy shopping are linked to prescription drug …

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The study examined information from the West Virginia Controlled Substance Monitoring Program (WV CSMP) and drug-related death data compiled by the Forensic Drug Database from July 2005 through December 2007. Of the more than one million subjects 18 …
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W.Va. unveils plan to address substance abuse

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Speaking at a drug treatment center for mothers in Beckley, Tomblin said the funding underscores the need to invest more resource toward prevention, early intervention and recovery program. The Governor's Advisory Council on Substance Abuse and six …
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WVU study finds link between 'doctor shopping,' overdose deaths

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According to a news release from WVU, researchers examined information from the West Virginia Controlled Substance Monitoring Program and drug-related death data compiled by the Forensic Drug Database from July 2005 through December 2007. Of the more …
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