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Drug Companies Want Ban on Generic Painkillers, Arguing Safety is at Stake

pain killer Drug companies that manufacture the painkillers OxyContin and Opana are trying to block generic drug makers' efforts to produce cheaper versions of the drugs.

Choosing Substance Abuse Treatment Over Prison Could Save Billions

prison Sending substance-abusing state prisoners to community-based treatment programs instead of prisons could reduce crime and save billions of dollars, a new study concludes.

Parents Could Buy Alcohol for Underage Children If Colorado Bill Pass

kid drinking Parents could be able buy alcohol for their children at Colorado bars and restaurants if they were 18 and older but not 21 yet, under a proposal by a Republican lawmaker.

Prescription Drug Misuse Remains a Top Public Health Concern

Rx pills Prescription drug misuse is second only to marijuana as the nation's most prevalent illicit drug problem, with approximately 22 million persons nationwide initiating nonmedical pain reliever use since 2002.

Prescription Drug Abuse Decreasing in Some States

Rx in hand A new government report shows prescription drug abuse decreased in 10 states from 2010 to 2011, and did not increase in any state.

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