Painkillers: Groups critical of hospital surveys
They say the current system inadvertently encourages the overprescribing of addictive drugs like Vicodin and OxyContin, fueling an epidemic of overdoses tied to the opioid medications. Deaths linked to misuse and abuse of prescription opioids … Read more on TriValley Central

Pill Problem: Older Americans susceptible to addiction
Other signs of addiction include spending excessive amounts of money to get a prescription drug and avoiding typical social events, he said. “A question to ask is, do you control the drug or does the drug control you?” Wilens said. “It's important to … Read more on Palm Beach Daily News

FROM HERO TO HEROIN | Bishop Carroll's former all-state running back follows …
FROM HERO TO HEROIN | Bishop Carroll's former all-state running back follows tragic path after high school; Schilling family tells cautionary tale about addiction. By Eric Knopsnyder eknopsnyder@tribdem. … Jeff “O.J.” Schilling, Chad's father … Read more on TribDem.com

Op-Ed– Sen. Kelly on opioid epidemic
During the forum, many people shared stories of loved ones who had fallen victim to addiction. Others warned of how easily opioids and heroin are to access here in south central Connecticut. A panel of experts shared information about warning signs and … Read more on Shelton Herald