They're fighting to end Rx drug abuse
Hughes Melton said a major problem with prescription drug abuse is co-prescribing benzodiazepines with opioids. Opioids are medications used to treat pain and include hydrocodone, oxycodone, morphine, codeine, and related drugs. Benzodiazepines, like … Read more on Bristol Herald Courier (press release) (blog)

Opioid crisis: State targets drug abuse problem
Deval Patrick signed a law reforming insurance policy and creating new reporting requirements related to substance abuse. The law requires insurers to pay for 14 days of inpatient care for acute treatment for addiction without prior authorization. It … Read more on MassLive.com

Substance Abuse Treatment Market – Global Segments And Forecast 2020
There has been an increase in the use and abuse of the substances such as alcohol, drugs, and cigarettes. Substance abuse is defined as harmful use of these substances in order to alter the mood. Generally, substance abuse is referred to the use of … Read more on Medgadget.com (blog)