The opiate Trap

Published August 23, 2012

The opiate Trap

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The panel, made up of state legislators and health experts, made a series of recommendations, from improving ways to discourage doctor-shopping — a commonly used practice to obtain multiple prescriptions — to investing in recovery programs, including …
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Governor signs anti-prescription drug abuse bill

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John Keenan, D-Quincy, say they're not expecting big costs, and that the new law will result in long-term savings on courts, jails and drug treatment programs where addicts often end up. In a letter to lawmakers, Patrick said he “strongly” supports the …
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