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Study on fatal overdose in New-York City 1990-2000, visited May 11, 2008
"What to do with leftover medicines". Medicines Talk, Winter 2005. Available at
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Chandler, Stephanie. "Symptoms of an opiate overdose". Live Strong. Retrieved 17 May 2012.
Column - Fatal Drug-Drug Interaction As a Differential Consideration in Apparent Suicides
"OD Prevention Program Locator.". Overdose Prevention Alliance. Retrieved 15 May 2012.
"Community-Based Opioid Overdose Prevention Programs Providing Naloxone — United States, 2010". Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention. December 2010.
Beletsky L, Burris S, and Kral AH. (July 2009). "Closing Death's Door: Action Steps to Facilitate Emergency Opioid Drug
Overdose Reversal in the United States". Center for Health Law, Policy and Practice, Temple University School of Law.
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Painkiller addiction: the plague that is sweeping the US, The Guardian, 2012-11-28.
Vital Signs: Overdoses of Prescription Opioid Pain Relievers --- United States, 1999--2008, CDC, 2011-11-04
Drug deaths now outnumber traffic fatalities in U.S., data show, L.A. Times, 2012-11-17
Misprescribing and Overprescribing of Drugs - WorstPills.org Experts Say Overprescription is Rampant - Mercola
Are ADHD Medications Overprescribed? - WSJ.com
The Scary Truth About Antibiotic Overprescription | Mother Jones
Problems of Overdiagnosis and Overprescribing in ADHD ...
Doctors still overprescribing antibiotics – The Chart - CNN.com Blogs
Overprescription of Antibiotics - FamilyEducation.com
Dubai: warning to travellers over prescription medicine - Telegraph
Antibiotics overprescribed for sore throats, bronchitis | Medical ...
Despite Many Warnings, Antibiotics Are Still Overprescribed : Shots ...
BMC Pulmonary Medicine | Full text | Over prescription of antibiotics ...
America's epidemic of over-prescribing | Cory Franklin | World news ...
Antibiotics Overprescribed for Viral Infections - Can I Take Cold ...
Antibiotics Still Overprescribed for Sore Throat, Bronchitis - Medscape
Antibiotic Overprescription for Upper Respiratory Infections
How China Tackled the Risky Overprescription of Antibiotics ...
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35. Medical experts seek to dial back over-prescription for schizophrenia
36. Exercise over prescription medicine - New York University
Prescription Drug Abuse Statistics
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Prescription drug abuse now more deadly than heroin, cocaine ...
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National Study: Teen Misuse and Abuse of Prescription Drugs Up 33 ...
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Drug overdoses kill more people than auto accidents in 29 states
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Prescription drug laws, drug overdoses, and drug sales in New York and Pennsylvania
A Political History of Medicare and Prescription Drug Coverage
Demand for a Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit: Exploring Consumer Preferences under a Managed Competition
Framework
Providing Naloxone to Substance Users for Secondary Administration to Reduce Overdose Mortality in New York City
The Marketing of Opioid Medications without Prescription over the Internet
Health care and prescription drug spending by seniors
Overdose Deaths Involving Prescription Opioids Among Medicaid Enrollees — Washington, 2004–2007
Outpatient Patterns of Care and Longitudinal Intensity of Antiretroviral Therapy for HIV-Infected Drug Users
The Influence of the Structure and Culture of Medical Group Practices on Prescription Drug Errors
Adult Use of Prescription Opioid Pain Medications — Utah, 2008
A Content Analysis of Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Prescription Drug Web Sites
Emergency naloxone for heroin overdose
Pharmaceuticals. Prescription for Mutant Prevention
Unintentional Deaths from Drug Poisoning by Urbanization of Area — New Mexico, 1994–2003
Drug Evaluation and the Permissive Principle: Continuities and Contradictions between Standards and Practices in
Antidepressant Regulation
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Giuffrida, J. (2014). Waiting for superbugs: Patient expectations drive dangerous overprescription of antibiotics.
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2. FDA ISSUES NOTICE ABOUT DEAR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER LETTERS: IMPROVING COMMUNICATION OF IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION. (2014, Jan 27). US Fed News Service, Including US State News. Retrieved from
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Hertz, B. T. (2014). Easing the strain of unnecessary antibiotic requests. Medical Economics, 91(1), 32-35. Retrieved
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Increased broadcast media spending leads consumers to higher-priced prescription drugs. (2014, Jan 06). Targeted
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Clark, T. (2014, Jan). THE DARK LORD OF THE INTERNET. The Atlantic Monthly, 313, 50-61. Retrieved from
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Langheim, Frederick J P,M.D., PhD. (2014). Poor access to health care as a social determinant of mental health.
Psychiatric Annals, 44(1), 52-57. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.3928/00485713-20140108-09
REP. SHEA-PORTER CALLS ON VETERANS AFFAIRS TO INVESTIGATE REPORTS OF OPIATE OVERPRESCRIPTION. (2013,
Nov 09). US Fed News Service, Including US State News. Retrieved from
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Many vets prescribed medication without diagnosis of mental illness. (2013, Oct 31). Targeted News Service.
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Nation, A. (2013). Electronic health records: A prescription for quality care? Chicago Policy Review (Online),
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Lowery, M. (2013). Drug-resistant superbugs "urgent threat" to united states. Drug Topics, 157(10), 32. Retrieved
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Tan, K. (2013). Ready for less medicine. Barron's, 93(34), 11. Retrieved from
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Maddern, K. (2013). Special needs - boom in ADHD drugs for children is a bitter pill. The Times Educational
Supplement, (5050), 8. Retrieved from
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Kubotera, N., & Fudin, J. (2013). Pain management for pharmacists: Concepts and definitions. Drug Topics, 157(4),
36-45. Retrieved from
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Terrell, R. (2013, Mar 18). Prescription for murder. The New American, 29, 10-15. Retrieved from
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McKinney, M. (2013). Curbing overuse. Modern Healthcare, 43(8), 6-7+. Retrieved from
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Lichtenstein, P., PhD., Halldner, Linda,M.D., PhD., Zetterqvist, J., M.Ed, Sjölander, A., PhD, Serlachius, Eva,M.D., PhD.,
Fazel, Seena, MB,ChB., M.D., . . . Larsson, Henrik,M.D., PhD. (2012). Medication for attention deficit-hyperactivity
disorder and criminality. The New England Journal of Medicine, 367(21), 2006-14. Retrieved from
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Sinclair, M. (2012). Environmental costs of pain management: Pharmaceuticals vs physical therapies. Integrative
Medicine, 11(5), 38-44. Retrieved from
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Chen, C., Yeh, H., Fang, S., Wu, E. C., Chang, I., & Lin, K. (2012). Overlapping prescriptions of stimulants for children
and adolescents with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Psychiatric Services, 63(10), 1011-8. Retrieved from
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Pain control-a basic kindness. (2012). The Lancet, 379(9831), 2024. Retrieved from
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Antibiotics; researchers from brooklyn hospital center detail new studies and findings in the area of antibiotics.
(2012). Physician Law Weekly, , 3762. Retrieved from
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Mello, Michelle M,J.D., PhD., & Messing, N. A., J.D. (2011). Restrictions on the use of prescribing data for drug
promotion. The New England Journal of Medicine, 365(13), 1248-54. Retrieved from
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Rowan, Cris. "Unplug-Don't Drug: A Critical Look At The Influence Of Technology On Child Behavior With An
Alternative Way Of Responding Other Than Evaluation And Drugging." Ethical Human Psychology & Psychiatry 12.1
(2010): 60-68. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=59214194&site=ehost-live
Schleifer, David, and David J. Rothman. "''The Ultimate Decision Is Yours'': Exploring Patients' Attitudes About The
Overuse Of Medical Interventions." Plos ONE 7.12 (2012): 1-6.
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Carpenter, Siri. "Is Your Parent Over-Medicated?." Prevention 60.12 (2008): 142-151.
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Zakriski, Audrey L., et al. "Justifiable Psychopharmacology Or Overzealous Prescription? Examining Parental Reports
Of Lifetime Prescription Histories Of Psychiatrically Hospitalised Children." Child & Adolescent Mental Health 10.1
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Avitzur, Orly. "Too Many Doctors Can Spoil Your Care." Consumer Reports On Health 24.8 (2012): 11.
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Anekwe, Lilian. "QOF Driving Depression Drug Use." Pulse 67.27 (2007): 3.
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Danzon, Patricia M., et al. "Commercial Importation Of Prescription Drugs In The United States: Short-Run
Implications." Journal Of Health Politics, Policy & Law 36.2 (2011): 295-316.
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Kesselheim, Aaron S. "Off-Label Drug Use And Promotion: Balancing Public Health Goals And Commercial Speech."
American Journal Of Law & Medicine 37.2/3 (2011): 225-257.
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Conko, Gregory. "Hidden Truth: The Perils And Protection Of Off-Label Drug And Medical Device Promotion." Health
Matrix: Journal Of Law-Medicine 21.1 (2011): 149-187.
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Poitras, Geoffrey. "Oxycontin, Prescription Opioid Abuse And Economic Medicalization." Medicolegal & Bioethics
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Jutel, A., and D.B. Menkes. "Nurses' Reported Influence On The Prescription And Use Of Medication." International
Nursing Review 57.1 (2010): 92-97.
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Lopert, Ruth, and Sara Rosenbaum. "What Is Fair? Choice, Fairness, And Transparency In Access To Prescription
Medicines In The United States And Australia." Journal Of Law, Medicine & Ethics 35.4 (2007): 643-656.
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Buetow, Stephen, and Linda Bryant. "Is The Rate Of Generic Drug Prescribing A Fair Measure For Pay For
Performance?." Disease Management & Health Outcomes 16.6 (2008): 377-380.
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Fonda, Daren, et al. "Curbing The Drug Marketers." Time 164.1 (2004): 40-42.
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De Freitas, Julian, et al. "Vulnerabilities To Misinformation In Online Pharmaceutical Marketing." JRSM
Cardiovascular Disease 106.5 (2013): 184-189.
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Hout, Marie Claire Van, and Tim Bingham. "‘Surfing The Silk Road’: A Study Of Users’ Experiences." International
Journal Of Drug Policy 24.6 (2013): 524-529.
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17. Lakdawalla, Darius, Neeraj Sood, and Qian Gu. "Pharmaceutical Advertising And Medicare Part D." Journal Of Health
Economics 32.6 (2013): 1356-1367.
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18. Gaudillière, Jean-Paul. "From Propaganda To Scientific Marketing: Schering, Cortisone, And The Construction Of
Drug Markets." History & Technology 29.2 (2013): 188-209.
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19. Zetterqvist, Anna V., and Shai Mulinari. "Misleading Advertising For Antidepressants In Sweden: A Failure Of
Pharmaceutical Industry Self-Regulation." Plos ONE 8.5 (2013): 1-12.
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Walter, Andrew. "Point: Pharmaceutical Companies Should Not Be Allowed To Advertise." Points Of View:
Pharmaceuticals Advertising (2013): 2.
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Griswold, Ann. "Pharmaceuticals Advertising: Overview." Points Of View: Pharmaceuticals Advertising (2013): 1.
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Crompton, Janice. "Overdose deaths from prescription drug abuse skyrocketing in southwestern Pennsylvania."
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Lacey, Derek. "Group beginning fight on prescription-drug abuse." News-Topic (Lenoir, NC) 08 Feb. 2014:
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Sell, David. "CDC: Prescription drug overdose deaths surge among middle-aged women." Philadelphia Inquirer, The
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"Prescription Drug Overdoses; Stocks Down A Bit Over Fiscalcliff Worries; Fiscal Cliff Is Self-Inflicted; Eva Longoria
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13. Kelly, Craig. "Kenton hosts hearing on �epidemic� of prescription drug overdose." Lima News, The (OH) 28 Aug.
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14. Eyre, Eric. "W.Va. leads U.S. in drug overdose deaths." Charleston Gazette, The (WV) 08 Oct. 2013:
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PR, Newswire. "CLAAD Warns of Increase in Prescription Drug Overdoses." PR Newswire US 12 Nov. 2012:
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Smith, Craig. "92 drug overdose deaths in Westmoreland shatter last year's record." Tribune-Review (Greensburg,
PA) 31 Dec. 2013: http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=pwh&AN=2W63288955736&site=povlive
Elizabeth Dallas, Mary. "'Doctor Shopping' Tied to Fatal Prescription Drug Overdoses." HealthDay Consumer News
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"Prescription drugs tied to bulk of county�??s accidental deaths." Easley Progress, The (SC) 01 Aug. 2013:
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Gorsegner, Michael. "National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims at cutting down on narcotic overdoses."
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Herdt, Timm. "OPINION: An antidote to prescription drug abuse." Ventura County Star (CA) 30 July 2013:
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By LAURA OLSON - Associated, Press. "Lawmakers Consider Doctors' Role In Drug Overdoses." AP Regional State
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The Associated, Press. "Omaha Boy Dies Of Prescription Drug Overdose." AP Regional State Report - Nebraska
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"Woman died of accidental prescription drug overdose - Coroner." New Zealand Herald, The n.d.:
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Knudson, Pamela. "Prescription drugs: 'The new killer for young and middle-aged people'." Grand Forks Herald (ND)
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Lukachick, Joy. "Bill targets prescription drug overdoses." Chattanooga Times/Free Press (TN) 03 Feb. 2011:
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NEAL, CONAN. "Prescription Drug Deaths Major Killer In The U.S." Talk Of The Nation (NPR) (n.d.):
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Johnson, Neil. "Overdose death prompts effort to ensure prescription drug safety." Janesville Gazette, The (WI) 12
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Regan, Kayla. "Prescription medicine abuse hits students, too." Hutchinson News, The (KS) 13 Oct. 2013:
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32. "Rowland Heights Doctor Arrested for Three Overdose Drug Deaths." KTLA-TV (Los Angeles, CA) 01 Mar. 2012:
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33. "US Mother Convicted Of Second-Degree Murder In 4-Year-Old's Prescription Drug Overdose." Canadian Press, The
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34. MARY BONO, MACKREPRESENTATIVE. "Bono Mack Holds Nationally Televised Hearing On Prescription Drug Abuse
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