Abuse of Controlled Prescribed Substances Continues to Be Nation’s Fastest-Growing Drug Problem
November 22, 2013 at 08:37:00 ET
Abuse of controlled prescription drugs continues to be the nation’s fastest-growing drug problem, with individuals abusing CPDs at a higher prevalence rate than any illicit drug except marijuana, finds the latest assessment by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. Opioid painkillers, such as oxycodone, are the most commonly abused type of CPD and are most commonly involved in ... Read More
