Vital signs: overdoses of prescription opioid pain relievers- United States, 1999-2008.

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Vital signs: overdoses of prescription opioid pain relievers- United States, 1999-2008.

November 23, 2011

Prevention C for DC and. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2011;60(43):1487-92.

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This study highlights the growing epidemic of opioid medication overdoses, which now account for more deaths than heroin and cocaine combined. Improved drug monitoring and safe prescribing practices are suggested prevention strategies.

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