MORE ON: prescription drugs

Daily Report: Health and Welfare

Prescription drug abuse falling among young adults, survey finds

October 1, 2012, 12:05 AM
A new survey is the second report in recent months indicating that what some have called an epidemic of prescription drug abuse is showing signs of tapering. The latest survey shows a 14 percent decline in nonmedical use of prescription drugs by teens and young adults from 2010 to 2011. Last... + read more
Spotlight: Health and Welfare

With rise in young painkiller abusers, officials see more heroin overdoses

August 15, 2012, 12:05 AM
Many young men and women who became addicted to pills like OxyContin are now IV heroin users, experts say + read more
Spotlight: Health and Welfare

Suburban junkies

August 15, 2012, 12:05 AM
In California’s Orange County, some prescription drug addicts are turning to heroin for a cheaper high. This growing problem appears to be hitting hardest in affluent communities around the state. + read more
Daily Report: Health and Welfare

Doctor accused of excessive prescriptions in overdose deaths

July 20, 2012, 12:05 AM
A Northern California doctor is being accused of gross negligence and prescribing excessive amounts of pain pills to six patients who died of overdoses under his care, according to the Medical Board of California.  A 60-page report details the alleged conduct of Dr. Thomas... + read more
Daily Report: Health and Welfare

Alameda County takes on drug companies over medication disposal

July 16, 2012, 12:05 AM
Alameda County is poised to make drug companies pay for the safe collection and disposal of residents' unused medications. The measure would apply to prescription drugs like penicillin as well as tightly controlled substances like OxyContin. Supporters say the ordinance would help... + read more
Spotlight: Health and Welfare

FBI, state target East Bay doctor for large prescriptions of painkillers

July 11, 2012, 12:05 AM
Three people died under the care of Dr. Edward Manougian, who has ordered so many OxyContin pills for low-income patients that he ranked as one of the state’s most prolific prescribers.  + read more
Daily Report: Health and Welfare

State court to examine ‘pay-for-delay’ deals by drugmakers

March 2, 2012, 12:05 AM
California is the first state to examine whether pharmaceutical companies can pay competitors to not make or sell cheaper generic versions of their prescription drugs. The California Supreme Court last month agreed to review a 10-year-old class-action lawsuit involving the antibiotic... + read more
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