ER Visits for Pain Reliever Abuse up 111% in 5 Years
Between 2004 and 2008, the estimated number of emergency department visits linked to prescription pain relievers — including Oxycodone- and Hydrocodone-containing products, and methadone drugs — jumped 111%, from 144,644 visits to 305,885 visits a year, according to a study out Thursday by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services… continue reading »
Between 2004 and 2008, the estimated number of emergency department visits linked to prescription pain relievers — including Oxycodone- and Hydrocodone-containing products, and methadone drugs — jumped 111%, from 144,644 visits to 305,885 visits a year, according to a study out Thursday by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
