Florida prescription drug overdose deaths continue to surge
Florida prescription drug overdose deaths continue to surge
The state says oxycodone caused 1,185 deaths, including 325 in the bay area, in 2009.
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Wave of prescription drug deaths in Florida worry experts
Wave of prescription drug deaths in Florida worry experts
While drug-related deaths across Florida rose an alarming 20 percent last year over 2008, South Florida saw a notable decrease in two key areas of substance abuse: cocaine and heroin.
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FDLE report shows prescription drug overdose deaths continue to surge
FDLE report shows prescription drug overdose deaths continue to surge
The prescription painkiller oxycodone killed more Floridians than ever last year, and nowhere was that more evident than Pinellas and Pasco counties.
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Methadone Deaths Rising in the U.S.
Methadone use has increased in pain management and drug replacement therapy for addicts despite hundreds of people dying each year from black market use.
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