The George Brothers and the Rise of the Florida Pill Mill
The George Brothers and the Rise of the Florida Pill Mill
By August 25, 2011, the George twins, Chris and Jeff, had amassed $40 million in cash – and probably more (it’s believed that they were able to hide their total earnings – perhaps in Belize – before authorities finally took... Learn MorePainkiller Addiction in the Military
After fighting over-seas for the lives and freedoms of their families and neighbors many veterans return to the U.S to fight a whole new war. It is a fight that has to be waged in the minds and homes of... Learn MoreIn the News: Florida Pill Mill Doctors Sent to Prison
WEST PALM BEACH – Two Florida pill mill doctors were sentenced Friday for their part in irresponsibly handing out thousands of prescriptions for narcotic painkillers, such as oxycodone (Percocet), hydrocodone (Vicodin), and Roxicodone (“Roxy”), while employed in the so-called “pill... Learn MoreIn the News: Atty General Holder Calls Heroin an Urgent “Public Health Crisis”
WASHINGTON — Attorney General Eric Holder is calling the alarming increase in heroin-related overdose deaths an “urgent and growing public health crisis.” Holder is also calling for first responders to carry Narcan, a heroin antidote that, if administered promptly, can... Learn MoreIn The News: NJ Doctor Arrested for Prescribing Painkillers Illegally
[caption id="attachment_9182" align="aligncenter" width="300"] image credit: Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office[/caption] MANAHAWKIN, New Jersey – The prosecutor in Ocean County, Joseph D. Coronato, and the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs Director, Eric T. Kanefsky, announced the arrest of Dr. Liviu... Learn MoreWhat Your Drug of Choice Says About You, Part One
[caption id="attachment_8830" align="aligncenter" width="400"] image credit: wifflegif.com[/caption] If you’re ‘one of us’ – a recovering alcoholic/addict – then you know this fun little game: Guess the DOC. Often times, there are ‘tells’ – traits, characteristics, or signs that can be... Learn MoreHistory of Drugs: OxyContin
OxyContin is the brand name for the drug oxycodone and is an opioid (man-made narcotic) that is derived from the poppy flower. So, basically, a man-made version of heroin. It is a narcotic analgesic used to treat moderate to severe... Learn MoreDrug Abuse By Region: Mid Atlantic
The Mid Atlantic part of the country, namely New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey but not exclusively – we can throw Maryland, Delaware and Virginia in that group too – has a culture unto itself, just like other sub-regions... Learn MoreIn the News: New Jersey Police to Carry Heroin OD Antidote
People who overdose on heroin in one New Jersey County soon will have access to an OD antidote that can revive them — and it will be given to them by the police. This program, which will be available to all... Learn MoreOpana Rehab Florida
What is Opana? Opana is the brand name of the generic drug oxymorphone. It is an extremely powerful narcotic painkiller in the opiate family (oxycodone, methadone, heroin) and is highly addictive. Opana is prescribed in cases of surgery or... Learn More5 Things No One Tells You About Suboxone
Honestly, I totally understand why people want to get on suboxone. The benefits to it are great, and it is especially beneficial if you can’t stop using opiates; but there are many things they don’t tell you about suboxone... Learn MoreIn the News: FDA Backs Tighter Control on Hydrocodone
The Food and Drug Administration is recommending new restrictions on prescription medicines containing hydrocodone, the highly addictive painkiller that has grown into the most widely prescribed drug in the US. In a major policy shift, the agency said in an... Learn More
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