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 June 15, 2025

Tag: opioid prescribing

Doctors and Pharmacists Exercising Caution

Thursday, 01 June 2017 by Max Menius
There is an enlightening article and video segment by Ryan Haraar (Colorado 9NEWS) on the rising problem with opioid overdose in America. The piece highlights that the United States comprises 5% of the world’s population, but consumes 80% of the world’s prescription opioids. Presently, there is considerable discussion in the news about the origins of
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Opioid Prescriptions – Surgeon General Makes Statement

Tuesday, 30 August 2016 by Max Menius
The Surgeon General of the United States, Dr. Vivek Murthy, took an unprecedented step this month sending out a cautionary letter to 2.3 million U.S. healthcare providers. In the letter, he shared his concern regarding the prescription opioid crisis which has led to a staggering number of opioid overdose deaths across the country. Dr. Murthy
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