Heroin and Prescription Drug Abuse
Witnesses testified at a Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control hearing on prescription drug abuse and its role in the increased u… read more
Witnesses testified at a Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control hearing on prescription drug abuse and its role in the increased use of Heroin in the U.S. They also spoke about how the federal government could help reduce opioid abuse. Topics included prescription drug monitoring programs, alternative pain treatments, addressing heroin and prescription drug trafficking, and overprescribing of drugs. White House National Drug Policy Acting Director Michael Botticelli said heroin and prescription drug abuse is perhaps the most important public health issue facing the U.S. close
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H. "Westley" Westley Clark M.D. Director (Former) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration->Substance Abuse Program
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