Opioid Prescribing in an Opioid Epidemic

October 13, 2016 by C. Scott McMillin

Just tracking alone seems to significantly reduce reliance on opioids.

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Interdiction Two-Step

September 29, 2016 by C. Scott McMillin

There are just too many ways to get drugs across borders for a fence or a wall to make that much difference.

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Revisiting the Politics of Painkillers

September 26, 2016 by C. Scott McMillin

Despite the collateral damage, Big Pharma seems determined to preserve the market for its products, through sophisticated lobbying.

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The Politics of Painkillers

July 4, 2016 by C. Scott McMillin

It’s hard to believe any American physician is unaware of the epidemic, but it appears that many have taken the position that it’s not their problem.

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Drug Seeking in the ER

April 4, 2016 by C. Scott McMillin

It becomes easier to dash off a prescription for Oxy than to argue with a determined patient.

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New CDC Guidelines for Opioid Prescription

March 21, 2016 by C. Scott McMillin

I always encourage family members with concerns about a loved one’s opioid use to communicate directly with the prescriber.

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A Problem Becomes Public

March 10, 2016 by C. Scott McMillin

Hard to imagine anything more disturbing to most people than finding an overdose victim on the floor of the ladies’ room at the local McDonald’s.

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Opioid Medication Therapy and Continued Use

December 7, 2015 by C. Scott McMillin

Everyone acknowledges the problem but accurate tracking seems to be a challenge.

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Persuasion in Prevention

November 30, 2015 by C. Scott McMillin

Kids in the audience already know someone who uses drugs without appearing to suffer much from it. Assertions to the contrary by some stranger are automatically dismissed.

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The Cannabis Debate

August 25, 2014 by C. Scott McMillin

If you managed to turn 18 without at least some experimentation, people will assume there’s something wrong with you.

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