Archive for the ‘Prescription Drug Addiction’ Category

Colleges Taking Notice of Prescription Drug Abuse on Campus

A number of college students have found that the illegal use of Adderall, Ritalin and other prescription drugs can increase performance and alertness while also reducing stress. The problem with these perceived benefits is that it masks the real risk these individuals are incurring for themselves by...
October 8th, 2009 | Prescription Drug Addiction | Read More

Anna Nicole Smith Given Dangerous Drugs

Sworn statements by investigators revealed that Anna Nicole Smith was given many dangerous drugs over the three years before her death, including while she was pregnant. Two doctors charged in connection with Smith’s death allegedly also had personal relationships with their patient, the court...
September 22nd, 2009 | Prescription Drug Addiction | Read More

Burt Reynolds Enters Rehab

Actor Burt Reynolds, 73, has checked himself into a rehab facility in West Palm Beach, Florida, to be treated for an addiction to painkillers. The actor’s manager, Erik Kritzer, said in a statement that Reynolds was struggling after a recent back surgery and “realized that he was in the prison of...
September 15th, 2009 | Prescription Drug Addiction | Read More

Jackson: Lethal Amounts of Propofol in System

Toxicology results finally showed that Michael Jackson had lethal amounts of the drug propofol in his system when he died. Los Angeles coroner Dr. Lakshmanan Sathyavagiswaran reached that preliminary conclusion after reviewing toxicology results carried out on Jackson’s blood, according to an affidavit.
August 23rd, 2009 | Prescription Drug Addiction | Read More

Doctor Left Jackson Alone After Sedation

Dr. Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson’s former personal physician, left Jackson alone and under the influence of a powerful anesthetic the morning the pop singer died, according to three sources. By the time Murray returned from making phone calls, the singer had stopped breathing.
August 13th, 2009 | Prescription Drug Addiction | Read More

Michael Jackson and Propofol

Although the toxicology reports are still pending, authorities believe the drug propofol, a powerful anesthetic, is what killed pop singer Michael Jackson. A law enforcement official told the Associated Press that Michael Jackson’s personal doctor, Conrad Murray, administered the drug to help Jackson...
July 29th, 2009 | Prescription Drug Addiction | Read More

The Dangers of Tramadol: Two Stories

Tramadol is a synthetic opioid used to treat moderate to severe pain, and is available in both injectable and oral forms. It can produce euphoria in many users, and the high is similar to opioids like morphine and heroin, but not as intense. This can lead to physical and mental dependence and severe...
July 15th, 2009 | Prescription Drug Addiction | Read More

Students Taking Adderall for Non-Medical Reasons

One of the biggest challenges for those fighting against illegal drug use is the growing instances of prescription drugs used for non-medical reasons or for someone other than the patient for which they were prescribed.
July 9th, 2009 | Prescription Drug Addiction | Read More

Prescription Drug Abuse Called an Epidemic in Kentucky

In 2005, prescription drug abuse killed more than 8,500 Americans, and it is estimated that more than 7 million Americans abuse prescription drugs every year. In fact, the DEA reports that opioid painkillers like Vicodin and OxyContin now cause more overdose deaths than cocaine and heroin combined. While...
July 8th, 2009 | Prescription Drug Addiction | Read More

Avinza Addiction

Avinza (morphine) is an extended release capsule that is used to treat moderate to severe chronic pain. These capsules are intended to be swallowed whole, and not broken apart to be dissolved, crushed, or chewed. If the capsules are broken apart, you stand the risk of exposing yourself to a potentially...
June 25th, 2009 | Prescription Drug Addiction | Read More